Pope Francis: Where he will, be and when…

Pope Francis flies into Canberra tomorrow for the first stop on his whirlwind Australian tour. During the weeklong-tour, the Pope will visit nine cities and celebrate seven masses to be said in English Language. Here, reproduced in detail for “Philippine Daily INQUIRER” readers, is the Pope’s intinerary.

Friday, October 31:

• 3:15 P.M.: Official arrival and welcome at Canberra International Airport
• 3:55 P.M.: Popemobile procession to National Exhibition Center.
• 4:40 P.M.: Mass at National Exhibition Center
• 6:55 P.M.: Popemobile procession to Government House, Canberra.
• 7:15 P.M.: Reception with Governor-General
• 7:35 P.M.: Popemobile procession to Parliament House, Canberra
• 7:45 P.M.: Reception with Prime Minister
• 8:55 P.M.: Popemobile procession to Apostolic Nunciature, Red Hill, Canberra

Saturday, November 1:

• 8:20 a.m.: Reception with heads of diplomatic missions at the Apostolic Nunciature, Red Hill, Australian Capital Territory
• 9:25 a.m.: Popemobile procession to Canberra International Airport
• 11:00 a.m.: Arrival at Brisbane Airport
• 11:15 a.m.: Popemobile procession to Queen Elizabeth II Sports Center, Robertson
• 12 p.m.: Meeting with the Sick and Disabled, circuit of sports center, media address and Mass.
• 3:45 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Brisbane City Hall
• 4:10 p.m.: Blessing of Brisbane
• 4:30 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Brisbane Airport
• 7:35 p.m.: Arrival at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
• 7:50 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Sydney Cricket Ground
• 8:15 p.m.: Youth Rally at Sydney Cricket Ground
• 9:30 p.m.: Popemobile procession to St. Mary's Presbytery

Sunday, November 2

• 8 a.m.: Reception with leaders of the Jewish Community
• 8:30 a.m.: Popemobile procession to Moore Park
• 8:45 p.m.: Helicopter flight to Blacktown
• 9:20 a.m.: Popemobile procession to Transfield Limited, Seven Hills.
• 9:50 a.m.: Industrial Workers’ Rally
• 11:10 a.m.: Helicopter flight to Moore Park.
• 11:40 a.m.: Popemobile procession to Sydney Opera House and viewing of harbour.
• 12:20 p.m.: Meeting with members of religious orders in Opera House Concert Hall.
• 1:30 p.m.: Popemobile procession to St. Mary’s Presbytery to meet Catholic bishops.
• 4:15 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Sydney University to meet Catholic bishops.
• 5:30 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Randwick Racecourse
• 5:50 p.m.: Mass at Randwick Racecourse.
• 8:45 p.m.: Popemobile procession to St. Mary’s Presbytery.

Monday, November 3:

• 8 a.m.: Limousine procession to Sydney Airport.
• 10:25 a.m.: Arrival in Hobart.
• 10:35 a.m.: Limousine (first 14km) and Popemobile (following 11km) procession to Willson Training Center, Mt. St. Canice
• 11:15 a.m.: Meeting unemployed.
• 1:50 p.m.: Procession to Elwick Racecourse.
• 2:10 p.m.: Mass at Elwick Racecourse.
• 4:55 p.m.: Limousine procession to Hobart International Airport
• 6:50 p.m.: Arrival at Melbourne Airport.
• 7 p.m.: Popemobile procession to St. Paul’s Cathedral to light Unity Candle.
• 8:05 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Melbourne Cricket Ground.
• 9:05 p.m.: Limousine procession to St. Patrick Presbytery.

Thursday, November 4:

• 8:05 a.m.: Popemobile procession to the Parish of Saint Leo the Great.
• 8:35 a.m.: Meeting with parishoners and school children.
• 9:50 a.m.: Popemobile procession to Sports and Entertainment Center.
• 10:25 a.m.: Address to teachers and students.
• 11:30 a.m.: Popemobile procession to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Address to Clergy and Seminarians.
• 3 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Ozanam House Rehabilitation Center.
• 3:45 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Flemington Racecourse.
• 4 p.m.: Mass at Flemington
• 6:45 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Mercy Maternity Hospital
• 7:15 p.m.: Visit with intensive care parents and address to staff.
• 8 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Melbourne Cricket Ground to meet Polish community.
• 9:15 p.m.: Popemobile procession to St. Patrick’s Presbytery.

Wednesday, November 5:

• 7:20 a.m.: Popemobile procession to Melbourne Airport
• 10:20 a.m.: Arrival at Darwin International Airport.
• 10:30 a.m.: Popemobile procession to Darwin Showgrounds and Exhibition Center.
• 10:40 a.m.: Mass at Showground.
• 1:15 p.m.: Popemobile procession to airport.
• 3:35 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Blatherskite Park.
• 4:05 p.m.: Aboriginal Celebration at Park.
• 5:35 p.m.: Popemobile procession to airport.
• 9 p.m.: Arrival at Adelaide Airport.
• 9:10 p.m.: Popemobile procession to City Center and Lighting of Symbolic Candle.
• 9:50 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Archbishop’s residence

Thursday, November 6:

• 8 a.m.: Limousine procession to Festival Center Concert Hall
• 9:15 a.m.: Popemobile procession to Victoria Park Racecourse.
• 9:30 a.m.: Mass at Racecourse.
• 12:30 p.m.: Limousine procession to airport.
• 1:40 p.m.: Arrival at Perth Domestic Airport.
• 1:50 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Belmont Racecourse.
• 2:10 p.m.: Mass at racecourse.
• 5:10 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Little Sisters of the Poor
• 6:50 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Catholic Education Center.
• 7:05 p.m.: Blessing and Opening of Center.
• 7:35 p.m.: Popemobile procession to Archbishop’s House.

Friday, November 7:

• 7 a.m.: Popemobile procession to Perth International Airport
• 7:30 a.m.: Official Farewell.