The Holy See's Press Office has announced Pope Francis' schedule for his upcoming Apostolic Visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families, 25-26 August 2018.
Itinerary
Saturday, 25 August 2018, Rome - Dublin
| 8:15 | Departure by air from Rome-Fiumicino for Dublin |
| 10:30 | Arrival at Dublin International Airport |
Official Welcome
| 10:45 | Transfer to Áras an Uachtaráin |
| 11:15 | Arrival at the Presidential Residence |
Welcome Ceremony in Front of the Main Entrance of the Residence
| 11:30 | Courtesy Visit to the President in the Presidential Residence |
| 12:00 | Transfer to Dublin Castle |
| 12:10 | Arrival at Dublin Castle |
Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society and The Diplomatic Corps in Dublin Castle, Address of the Holy Father
| 15:30 | Arrival at Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral |
Visit to the Cathedra, Greeting of the Holy Father
| 16:15 | Transfer to the Capuchin Fathers’ Reception Centre |
| 16:30 | Private Visit to the Reception Centre for Homeless Families |
| 19:30 | Arrival at Croke Park Stadium |
| 19:45 | Festival of Families in Croke Park Stadium, Address of the Holy Father |
Sunday, 26 August 2018, Dublin - Knock - Dublin - Rome
| 8:40 | Departure by air for Knock |
| 9: 20 | Arrival at Knock Airport. Immediate Transfer to the Shrine |
| 9:45 | Arrival at Knock Shrine |
Visit to the Chapel of Knock Shrine, Angelus on the Esplanade of the Shrine Angelus of the Holy Father
| 10:45 | Transfer to Knock Airport |
| 11:10 | Arrival at Knock Airport |
| 11:15 | Departure by air for Dublin |
| 11:50 | Arrival at Dublin Airport |
Lunch with the Papal Entourage
| 14:30 | Arrival at Phoenix Park |
| 15:00 | Holy Mass in Phoenix Park, Homily of the Holy Father |
Meeting with the Bishops in the Convent of the Dominican Sisters, Address of the Holy Father
| 18:30 | Arrival at the Airport |
Farewell Ceremony
| 18:45 | Departure by air for Rome-Ciampino |
| 23:00 | Arrival at Rome-Ciampino Airport |
