Today, the Press Office of the Holy See announced the details of the apostolic trip that the Pope will make to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore from September 2 to 13, 2024. The Pope will depart on Monday, September 2 from the Rome-Fiumicino International Airport to Jakarta, Indonesia, thus marking the first stage of his extensive apostolic journey through Asia and Oceania.
In Indonesia, the papal plane will land at Jakarta International Airport “Soekarno-Hatta” on Tuesday the 3rd at 11:30, followed by a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace “Istana Merdeka” on Wednesday the 4th at 9:30. During his stay, the Pope will meet with various authorities and groups, including an interreligious meeting at the “Istiqlal” mosque and a visit to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption.
In Papua New Guinea, the Pope will continue his agenda with meetings with local authorities, visits to educational and religious institutions, as well as the celebration of masses and meetings with the community.
In East Timor, the Holy Father will meet with young people, authorities and religious groups, culminating his visit with a mass on the Tasitolu esplanade.
Finally, in Singapore, the Pope will participate in various activities, including meetings with young people, authorities and celebration of masses in emblematic places. His visit will conclude on Friday the 13th with a series of interfaith meetings and a farewell ceremony at Singapore Changi International Airport, before returning to Rome.
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