SANTA MARIA DEGLI ANGELI – ASSISI
8:00 a.m. Takeoff from the Vatican heliport
8:30 a.m. Landing at the “Migaghelli” sports field in Santa Maria degli Angeli
The Holy Father is welcomed by:
- His Excellency Felice Accrocca, Archbishop-Bishop of Assisi
- His Honourable Alfredo Mantovano, Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers
- His Honourable Stefania Proietti, President of the Umbria Region
- Dr. Francesco Zito, Prefect of Perugia
- Dr. Valter Stoppini, Mayor of Assisi
- Dr. Massimiliano Presciutti, President of the Province of Perugia
Immediate transfer by car to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli;
Upon arrival at the Convent, the Holy Father is welcomed by the Ministers General of the Franciscan Orders:
- Friar Massimo Fusarelli, O.F.M.
- Friar Carlos Alberto Trovarelli, O.F.M. Conv.
- Brother Roberto Genuin, O.F.M. Cap.
8:45 a.m. Piazza Santa Maria degli Angeli: Meeting with Young People
- The Holy Father answers three questions from the young people
9:15 a.m. and following: In the cloister of the Convent, the Holy Father greets the representatives of the Franciscan Orders:
- Greetings to the Bishops present
- Greetings to the members of the National Committee for the Eighth Centenary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi
10:30 a.m. In the Basilica: Celebration of Holy Mass
- Homily of the Holy Father
Before the final blessing: a young person thanks the Holy Father for the meeting
12:00 p.m. The Holy Father leaves the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
12:15 p.m. At the helicopter: The Holy Father bids farewell to the authorities who welcomed him upon arrival
12:45 p.m. Landing at the Vatican heliport
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