Programme of Pope's visit to Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia

The Vatican on Thursday released the programme of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to three Baltic nations - Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia - set to take place on 22-25 September 2018.

Saturday 22 September 2018 ROMA-VILNIUS
07:30	Departure by air from Rome- Fiumicino airport for Vilnius
11:30	Arrival at Vilnius International Airport
	WELCOME CEREMONY
	COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT in the Presidential Palace
	MEETING with the AUTHORITIES, with CIVIL SOCIETY and with the DIPLOMATIC CORPS in the square in front of the Presidential Palace
16:30	VISIT TO THE MATER MISERICORDIAE SHRINE
	MEETING with YOUNG PEOPLE in the square in front of the Cathedral
	Visit to the Cathedral
Sunday 23 September 2018 VILNIUS-KAUNAS-VILNIUS
08:15	Transfer by car to Kaunas
	HOLY MASS in Santakos Park in Kaunas
	ANGELUS in Santakos Park in Kaunas
	Lunch with the bishops in the Palace of the Curia
	MEETING with PRIESTS, MEN AND WOMEN RELIGIOUS, CONSECRATED PERSONS and SEMINARIANS in the Cathedral of Kaunas
	Transfer to the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights in Vilnius
	VISIT AND PRAYER IN THE MUSEUM OF OCCUPATIONS AND FREEDOM FIGHTS

Monday 24 September 2018 VILNIUS-RIGA-VILNIUS
07:20	Departure by air from Vilnius International Airport for Riga
08:20	Arrival at Riga International Airport
	OFFICIAL WELCOME
	WELCOME CEREMONY in the Courtyard of the Presidential Palace
	COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT in the Presidential Palace
	MEETING with the CIVIL AUTHORITIES, CIVIL SOCIETY and the DIPLOMATIC CORPS in the Reception Hall of the Presidential Palace
	LAYING OF FLOWERS AND CEREMONY at the Monument to Freedom
	ECUMENICAL MEETING in the Rigas Doms
	VISIT TO THE CATHOLIC SAINT JAMES’ CATHEDRAL
	Lunch with the bishops in the Archdiocesan House of the Holy Family
	Transfer by helicopter from Riga Harbour helipad to the Shrine of the Mother of God, Aglona
	HOLY MASS in the area of the Shrine of the Mother of God, Aglona
	FAREWELL CEREMONY in the Aglona heliport
	Transfer by helicopter to Vilnius International Airport

Tuesday 25 September 2018 VILNIUS-TALLINN-ROMA
	FAREWELL CEREMONY in Vilnius International Airport
08:30	Departure by air from Vilnius International Airport for Tallinn
09:50	Arrival at Tallinn International Airport
	OFFICIAL WELCOME
	WELCOME CEREMONY in the square in front of the Presidential Palace
	COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT in the Presidential Palace
	MEETING with the CIVIL AUTHORITIES, CIVIL SOCIETY and the DIPLOMATIC CORPS in the Rose Garden of the Presidential Palace
	ECUMENICAL MEETING with YOUNG PEOPLE in the Lutheran Saint Charles’ Church
	Lunch with the papal entourage in the Convent of the Brigidine Sisters in Pirita
	MEETING with those assisted by the CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE CHURCH in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
	HOLY MASS in Freedom Square
	FAREWELL CEREMONY in Tallin International Airport
18:45	Departure by air from Tallinn International Airport for Rome
21:20	Arrival at Rome - Ciampino International Airport