In September, Pope Francis (87) will embark on his 45th Apostolic Journey, visiting four countries in less than two weeks. The journey will begin on September 2nd from Rome, Italy, to Jakarta, Indonesia. The Pope will stay in Indonesia for four days before continuing his Apostolic Journey to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, until September 9th.
Pope Francis will be in Papua New Guinea until September 9th, after which he will continue his Apostolic Journey to Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste. This will mark his first visit to Timor-Leste since it gained independence from Indonesia. Following his visit to Timor-Leste, the Pope will proceed to Singapore, the final destination of his Southeast Asia and Oceania tour, from September 11th to 13th, before returning to Rome.
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According to Vatican News, here is the schedule of Pope Francis' arrival and activities during his Apostolic Journey in Southeast Asia and Oceania:
Monday, September 2, 2024
Rome
- 17:15 Departure by airplane from Rome/Fiumicino International Airport to Jakarta
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Jakarta
- 11:30 Arrival at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
- 11:30 Official Welcome
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Jakarta
- 09:30 Welcome Ceremony (outside the Istana Merdeka Presidential Palace)
- 10:00 Courtesy Visit to The President Of The Republic (at the Istana Merdeka Presidential Palace)
- 10:35 Meeting with The Authorities, Civil Society, and The Diplomatic Corps (at the Istana Negara Presidential Palace Hall)
- 11:30 Private Meeting with Members of The Society of Jesus (at the Apostolic Nunciature)
- 16:30 Meeting with Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Consecrated, Seminarians, and Catechists (at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption)
- 17:35 Meeting with The Young People of Scholas Occurrentes (at the Youth Centre Graha Pemuda)
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Jakarta
- 09:00 Interreligious Meeting (at the Istiqlal Mosque)
- 10:00 Meeting with Beneficiaries from Charitable Organizations (at the Indonesia Bishops’ Conference Headquarters)
- 17:00 Holy Mass (at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium)
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Friday, September 6, 2024
Jakarta to Port Moresby
- 09:15 Farewell Ceremony (at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport)
- 09:45 Departure by airplane from Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Port Moresby
- 18:50 Arrival at Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
- 18:50 Welcome Ceremony
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Port Moresby
- 09:45 Courtesy Visit to the Governor General (at Government House)
- 10:25 Meeting with The Authorities, Civil Society, and The Diplomatic Corps (at APEC Haus)
- 17:00 Visit to the Children of Street Ministry and Callan Services (at Caritas Technical Secondary School)
- 17:40 Meeting with The Bishops of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Persons, Seminarians, and Catechists (at Shrine of Mary Help Of Christians)
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Port Moresby - Vanimo
- 07:30 Visit of The Prime Minister (at the Apostolic Nunciature)
- 08:45 Holy Mass (at the Sir John Guise Stadium)
- 13:00 Meeting with The Faithful of The Diocese of Vanimo (at the Esplanade in front of Holy Cross Cathedral)
- 16:50 Private Meeting with a Group of Missionaries at the Holy Trinity Humanities School in Baro
- 17:40 Departure by airplane from Vanimo Airport to Port Moresby
- 19:55 Arrival at Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
Monday, September 9, 2024
Port Moresby - Dili
- 09:45 Meeting with Young People (at the Sir John Guise Stadium)
- 11:10 Farewell Ceremony (at Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport)
- 11:40 Departure by airplane from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Dili
- 14:10 Arrival at Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
- 14:10 Official Welcome
- 18:00 Welcome Ceremony (outside the Presidential Palace)
- 18:30 Courtesy Visit to The President of The Republic (at the Presidential Palace)
- 19:00 Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society and The Diplomatic Corps (at the Presidential Palace Hall)
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Dili
- 08:45 Visit to Children with Disabilities of the Irmas Alma School
- 09:30 Meeting with Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Persons, Seminarians, and Catechists (at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception)
- 10:45 Private Meeting with Members of the Society of Jesus (at the Apostolic Nunciature)
- 16:30 Holy Mass (at Esplanade of Taci Tolu)
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Dili - Singapore
- 09:30 Meeting with Young People (at Centro de Convenções)
- 10:45 Farewell Ceremony (at Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport)
- 11:15 Departure by airplane from Dili Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport to Singapore
- 14:15 Arrival at Singapore Changi International Airport
- 14:15 Official Welcome
- 18:15 Private Meeting with Members of the Society of Jesus (at Saint Francis Xavier Retreat Centre)
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Singapore
- 09:00 Welcome Ceremony (at Parliament House)
- 09:30 Courtesy Visit to the President of the Republic
- 09:55 Meeting with the Prime Minister
- 10:30 Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society, and The Diplomatic Corps (at the Theatre of the Cultural Centre of the National University of Singapore)
- 17:15 Holy Mass in Singapore SportHubs National Stadium
Friday, September 13, 2024
Singapore - Rome
- 09:15 Visit to A Group of Elderly and Sick People (at Saint Theresa’s Home)
- 10:00 Interreligious Meeting with Young People (at the Catholic Junior College)
- 11:20 Farewell Ceremony (at Singapore Changi International Airport)
- 11:50 Departure by airplane from Singapore Changi International Airport to Rome
- 18:25 Arrival at Rome/Fiumicino International Airport
