Pope Benedict XVI’s schedule in Spain during the World Meeting of Families in July
(06 June 06) : The 5th World Meeting of Families will be held in Valencia, Spain from 1st to 9th July on the theme "Transmission of the Faith in the Family." During the meeting, pilgrims from all over the world will exchange experiences and further their understanding of the role of the Christian family. There are four main features to the World Meeting: an international congress, Eucharistic celebrations (by linguistic groups) for families on pilgrimage, a vigil with families' testimonies, and the closing Mass. Pope Benedict XVI will preside over the last two ceremonies on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July. After arrival at Valencia’s Manises airport on Saturday July 8th at around 11.30 a.m. the Pontiff will be welcomed with a ceremony, followed by his address to the gathering. From the airport the Pope will be driven in an open vehicle to the cathedral of Valencia in the city centre. Pope Benedict will then visit the cathedral, the Holy Chalice Chapel and the Basilica of the Virgin of the Helpless. After reciting the Angelus in the basilica's square, the Pope will be received in the residence of Archbishop Archbishop Agustín García-Gasco of Valencia, where the Pope will reside during his stay in Valencia. The Bishop of Rome will then go in an open car to the testimonial meeting, which beginning at 8 p.m., will gather more than a million pilgrims at the Puente de Monteolivete in a context of prayer and testimonies. On Sunday 9th July the Pontiff will preside over the solemn closing Mass at 9:30 a.m. and deliver the homily. At the end of the Mass he will lead the recitation of the Angelus. After taking bidding farewell to the pilgrims, the Pontiff will leave Manises at 1 p.m. on his flight back to Rome.
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