Pope Francis made a two-day visit to the southern French city of Marseille from 22-23 September 2023.
Pope Francis made a two-day visit to the southern French city of Marseille in September 2023, to close the “Mediterranean Meetings” (Rencontres Méditerranéennes). Bishops and young people from the Mediterranean basin met from 17-24 September.
ROME – MARSEILLE
| Time | Event |
| 14:34 | Departure by airplane from Rome/Fiumicino International Airport to Marseille |
| 16:15 | Arrival at Marseille International Airport |
| 16:15 | Official Welcome by the President of the Republic |
| 17:15 | Marian Prayer with the Diocesan Clergy in the Basilica of “Notre Dame de la Garde” |
| 16:45 | Courtesy visit to the President of the Republic in the “Salle Présidentielle” of the “Palais de la Nation” |
| 18:00 | Moment of Reflection with Religious Leaders near the Memorial dedicated to sailors and migrants lost at sea |
MARSEILLE – ROME
| Time | Event |
| 08:45 | Private Meeting with People experiencing economic hardship at the Archbishop’s residence |
| 10:00 | Final Session of the “Rencontres Méditerranéennes” at the “Palais du Pharo” |
| 11:30 | Meeting with the President of the Republic at the Palais du Pharo (Official photo, exchange of gifts, discussion) |
| 16:15 | Holy Mass at the “Vélodrome Stadium” |
| 18:45 | Farewell ceremony at Marseille International Airport |
| 19:15 | Departure by airplane from Marseille International Airport to Rome |
| 20:50 | Arrival at Rome/Fiumicino International Airport |
