Benedict XVI's Trip to Portugal

Coverage of Pope's apostolic trip to Portugal. With prayer when offering our Lady of Fatima a golden rose, video of visit to Chapel of the Apparitions, and a photo gallery.

Words to journalists on the plane Homily at May 13 Mass in Fatima and Blessing of the Sick

Address to Bishops of Portugal Prayer when presenting our Lady with a golden rose Photo gallery of Pope's trip to Portugal 

Tuesday, May 11

11:00 a.m. Arrival at Lisbon airport. Address by the Holy Father.

12:45 p.m. Welcoming ceremony at the Monasterio dos Jerónimos.

1:30 p.m. Visit with the President of Portugal, Anibal Cavaco Silva, at the presidential palace of Belen.

6:45 p.m. Mass at the Plaza do Comercio. Homily of the Holy Father.

Wednesday, May 12

10:00 a.m. Meeting with representatives from the world of culture, science and art at the Cultural Center of Belen. Address by the Holy Father.

12:00 p.m. Meeting with the Prime Minister of Portugal, José Sócrates, at the Apostolic Nunciature.

4:40 p.m. Departure by helicopter for Fatima.

6:00 p.m. Meeting and recitation of the Rosary at Fatima with religious, priests, deacons and seminarians at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Address by the Holy Father.

9:30 p.m. Candlelight Procession, led by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Address by the Holy Father. Thursday, May 13

10:00 a.m. Mass at the Sanctuary of Fatima. Homily of the Holy Father. Private visit to the tombs of the three Fatima seers.

5:00 p.m. Meeting with all Catholic and non-Catholic organizations involved in social ministry. Address by the Holy Father.

6:45 p.m. Meeting with the bishops of Portugal. Address by the Holy Father. Friday, May 14

9:00 a.m. Arrival in Porto.

10:15 a.m. Mass at the Avenida dos Aliados. Homily of the Holy Father.

1:30 p.m. Departure ceremony at the Francisco Sá Carneiro airport. Address by the Holy Father.