June 06, 2013: The Prefecture of the Papal Household has released Pope Francis' agenda
for the summer period, from July through to the end of August. Briefing journalists,
Holy See Press Office director, Fr. Federico Lombardi confirmed that the Pope will
remain 'based ' at the Casa Santa Marta residence in Vatican City State for the duration
of the summer.
As per tradition, all private and special audiences are suspended
for the duration of the summer. The Holy Father's private Masses with employees will
end July 7 and resume in September. The Wednesday general audiences are suspended
for the month of July to resume August 7 at the Vatican.
On Sunday July 14th
, Pope Francis will lead the Angelus prayer from the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.
Pope
Francis will travel to Brazil for the 28th World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro from
Monday July 22 to Monday July 29.