Pope Francis’ apostolic trip to Dubai for the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28), to be held 1-3 December 2023, is a historic event that has the potential to have a significant impact on the climate change debate.
Pope Francis is a moral leader respected worldwide, and his voice has the power to mobilise people to act to protect the environment. His speech at COP 28 will be an opportunity to draw attention to the seriousness of climate change and the need for urgent global action.
Program
Friday 1 December 2023
ROME – DUBAI
11:30 Departure by plane from Rome/Fiumicino International Airport to Dubai
20:25 Arrival at Dubai/World Central International Airport
20:25 RECEPTION OF THE HOLY FATHER
Saturday 2 December 2023
DUBAI
10:00 SPEECH BY POPE AT COP 28 at Expo City Speech by the Holy Father
10:30 BILATERAL PRIVATE MEETINGS
15:30 AFTERNOON SESSION OF PRIVATE BILATERAL MEETINGS
Sunday 3 December 2023
DUBAI – ROME
09:00 INAUGURATION OF THE “FAITH PAVILION” at Expo City Greeting of the Holy Father
10:15 FAREWELL OF THE HOLY FATHER at the International Airport of Dubai/World Central
10:45 Departure by plane from Dubai/World Central International Airport for Rome
14:40 Arrival at Rome/Fiumicino International Airport
