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