Pope’s schedule for January and February

The conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January and the start of Lent in February are among the major celebrations of Pope Francis in Rome after he returns from his Apostolic Journey to Chile and Peru this month. 

Monsignor Guido Marini, the Master of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff on Monday released the Pope’s schedule for January and February.  Pope Francis is visiting Chile and Peru from 15 to 22 January 2018.

Below is the calendar of celebrations of the Pope (January – February)

25 January, Thursday

Solemnity of the Conversion of Saint Paul

51st Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls: Celebration of Second Vespers

28 January, Sunday

4th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Basilica of Saint Mary Major: Holy Mass on the occasion of the Feast of the Translation of the icon of the “Salus Populi Romani”

1 February, Friday

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

22nd World Day of Consecrated Life

St. Peter’s Basilica: Holy Mass with the Members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life

14 February, Ash Wednesday

Church of Saint Anselm: Statio and penitential procession

Basilica of Saint Sabina: Holy Mass, blessing and imposition of the Ashes

February 18, Sunday

1st Sunday of Lent

Ariccia: Beginning of spiritual exercises for the Roman Curia

February 23, Friday

Conclusion of the spiritual exercises for the Roman Curia