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Recent and Upcoming Celebrations

DateDescendingRecent Celebrations
2012.05.13Pastoral Visit to Arezzo, La Verna and San Sepolcro Meeting with the citizens in Torre di Berta Square in Sansepolcro Visit to the Shrine of La Verna Mass in Il Prato Park, Arezzo
2012.04.29World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2012 For the 49th World Day for Vocations (2012)
2012.04.05 – 2012.04.08Triduum 2012 Mass of the Lord's Supper Way of the Cross Easter Vigil Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2012
2012.04.01World Youth Day 2012 For the 27th World Youth Day (2012) Palm Sunday - 27th World Youth Day
2012.03.26 – 2012.03.28Apostolic Journey to Cuba Welcome Ceremony at Antonio Maceo International Airport of Santiago de Cuba Mass for the 400th anniversary of the the discovery of the image of Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre at Antonio Maceo Square, Santiago de Cuba Visit to the Shrine of Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, Santiago de Cuba Farewell Ceremony at José Martí International Airport, La Habana Mass at Plaza de la Revolución, La Habana
2012.03.23 – 2012.03.26Apostolic Journey to Mexico Meeting with journalists during the flight to Mexico Welcome Ceremony at the International Airport of Guanajuato Greeting to the children gathered at Plaza de la Paz in Guanajuato Mass celebrated at Parque del Bicentenario of León Vespers with the Bishops of Mexico and of Latin America in the Cathedral of Our Most Holy Mother of Light, León Farewell Ceremony at the International Airport of Guanajuato Link
2012.02.22 – 2012.04.05Lent 2012 For Lent 2012 Statio and Penitential Procession - Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes Palm Sunday - 27th World Youth Day Chrism Mass
2012.02.18Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of 22 Cardinals Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals and for the vote on several Causes of Canonization Mass with new Cardinals To the newly created Cardinals, their family members and pilgrims present at the Consistory Details
2012.02.1710th Extraordinary Consistory
2012.02.11World Day of the Sick 2012 For the 20th World Day of the Sick (2012)
2012.02.02World Day for Consecrated Life 2012 Vespers on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
2012.01.2959th World Day of Leprosy For the 59th World Day of Leprosy (2012)
2012.01.18 – 2012.01.25Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2012 Feast of the Conversion of St Paul the Apostle
2012.01.15World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2012 For the 98th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2012)
2012.01.01World Day of Peace 2012 For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2012
2011.12.25 – 2012.01.01Christmas Octave 2011 Christmas greetings to Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops and Directors of the Governorate of Vatican City State Midnight Mass Urbi et Orbi Message for Christmas 2011 Vespers and Te Deum Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
2011.11.18 – 2011.11.20Apostolic Journey to Benin Meeting with journalists during the flight to Benin Welcome ceremony at Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport of Cotonou Visit to the Cathedral of Cotonou Africa's Commitment Meeting with Government members, representatives of the Institutions of the Republic, Diplomatic Corps and representatives of the major religions gathered in the Presidential Palace of Cotonou Meeting with priests, seminarians, men and women religious and lay faithful gathered in the Courtyard of St Gall Seminary Visit at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Mary of Ouidah and signing of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Meeting with children at St. Rita Parish in Cotonou Meeting with the Bishops of Benin at the Apostolic Nunciature of Cotonou Consignment of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation to the Bishops of Africa Farewell ceremony at Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport Holy Mass at the Stade de l’amitié of Cotonou
2011.10.27Day of Reflection, Dialogue and Prayer for Peace and Justice in the World (Assisi) Day of reflection, dialogue, and prayer for peace and justice in the world 'Pilgrims of Truth, Pilgrims of Peace' Farewell address by the Holy Father at St. Francis Square To the delegations taking part in the meeting for peace in Assisi
2011.10.23World Mission Sunday 2011 For World Day for Missions 2011
2011.10.16World Food Day 2011 For the 31th World Food Day (2011) Link
2011.10.09Pastoral Visit to Lamezia Terme and Serra San Bruno Meeting with the people of Serra San Bruno at Piazzale Santo Stefano in front of the Charterhouse of Serra San Bruno Mass in the former-Sir area in the industrial suburb of Lamezia Terme Vespers in the church of the Charterhouse of Serra San Bruno
2011.09.27World Tourism Day 2011 Link
2011.09.22 – 2011.09.25Apostolic Journey to Germany Address on the television program 'Wort zum Sonntag' at the vigil of the Apostolic Journey to Germany Welcoming ceremony at Bellevue Castle (Berlin) Visit to the Federal Parliament in the Reichstag Building (Berlin) Meeting with representatives of the Jewish community in a room of the Reichstag Building (Berlin) Meeting with journalists during the flight to Germany Mass at the Olympiastadion (Berlin) Meeting with representatives of the Muslim community in the reception room of the Apostolic Nunciature of Berlin Meeting with representatives of the German Evangelical Church Council in the Chapter Hall of the Augustinian Convent Ecumenical Celebration in the church of the Augustinian Convent Marian Vespers at the Wallfahrtskapelle Greetings to the citizens gathered at Münsterplatz (Freiburg im Breisgau) Meeting with representatives of the Orthodox Churches in the Seminary Hörsaal (Freiburg im Breisgau) Meeting with seminarians at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Chapel (Freiburg im Breisgau) Meeting with the Council of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZDK) in the Seminary Hörsaal (Freiburg im Breisgau) Prayer vigil with the young people at the trade fair grounds of Freiburg im Breisgau Mass at Domplatz Meeting with Catholics engaged in the life of the Church and Society gathered in the Konzerthaus (Freiburg im Breisgau) Farewell ceremony at Lahr Airport Mass celebrated in the touristic airport of Freiburg im Breisgau
2011.09.11Pastoral Visit to Ancona Meeting with engaged couples gathered in Piazza del Plebiscito Meeting with families and priests gathered in the Cathedral of Saint Cyriac Mass for the conclusion of the 25th Italian National Eucharistic Congress in the shipyard of Ancona
2011.08.15 – 2011.08.21World Youth Day 2011 (Madrid) For the 26th World Youth Day (2011) Indulgences conceded for the 26th World Youth Day Meeting with journalists during the flight to Madrid Welcome ceremony at Madrid-Barajas International Airport Welcome ceremony with young people at Plaza de Cibeles: Initial Address Welcome ceremony with young people at Plaza de Cibeles: Address of the Holy Father Meeting with women religious at Patio de los Reyes de El Escorial Meeting with young university professors gathered in the Basilica de San Lorenzo de El Escorial Way of the Cross with young people at Plaza de Cibeles Meeting with the Organizing Committee of the 26th WYD at the Apostolic Nunciature Visit to San José Foundation for disabled youth Prayer vigil with the young people at Cuatro Vientos Airport Mass with seminarians at the Cathedral of Santa María la Real de la Almudena Meeting with volunteers of the 26th World Youth Day at Pavilion 9 of the new Trade Fair of Madrid-IFEMA Farewell ceremony at Madrid-Barajas International Airport Mass for the 26th World Youth Day at Cuatro Vientos Airport Link
2011.07.01World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests 2011
2011.06.19Pastoral Visit to Montefeltro Meeting with the young people of the Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, Pennabilli
2011.06.19Apostolic Journey to San Marino Official meeting with the Members of Government, of the Congress and of the Diplomatic Corps in the Hall of the Great and General Council of the Public Palace Mass in the Olympic stadium of Serravalle (San Marino)
2011.06.05World Communications Day 2011 For the 45th World Communications Day (2011)
2011.06.04 – 2011.06.05Apostolic Journey to Croatia Welcoming ceremony at Pleso International Airport in Zagreb Meeting with representatives of civil society, the political, academic, cultural, and business world, the diplomatic corps, and religious leaders gathered in the National Croatian Theatre Prayer Vigil with the Croatian youth in Bano Josip Jelačič square Meeting with journalists during the flight to Croatia Vespers and prayer at the tomb of Blessed Alojzije Viktor Stepinac at the Cathedral of Zagreb Farewell ceremony at Pleso International Airport in Zagreb Mass on the occasion of the National Day of Croatian Catholic Families in the Zagreb Hippodrome
2011.05.24Day of Prayer for the Church in China 2011 To Chinese Catholics
2011.05.15World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2011 For the 48th World Day for Vocations (2011)
2011.05.07 – 2011.05.08Pastoral Visit to Aquileia and Venezia Meeting with the people of Aquileia in Piazza Capitolo Preparatory Assembly for the Second Congress of Aquileia Meeting with the citizens of Venice in St Mark's Square Assembly for the closing of the Diocesan Pastoral Visit at the Basilica of Saint Mark Meeting with the representatives from the worlds of culture and the economy at the Basilica della Salute Mass in San Giuliano Park
2011.05.01Beatification of Pope John Paul II For the cult of Blessed John Paul II For the readers of L’Osservatore Romano on the day of the Beatification of Pope John Paul II Beatification of John Paul II Details Link Link
2011.04.21 – 2011.04.24Triduum 2011 Mass of the Lord's Supper Way of the Cross Easter Vigil Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2011
2011.03.24 – 2011.03.25Courtyard of the Gentiles (Paris, 2011) To the Courtyward of the Gentiles Link
2011.03.09 – 2011.04.21Lent 2011 For Lent 2011 Statio and Penitential Procession - Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes Palm Sunday - 26th World Youth Day Chrism Mass
2011.02.11World Day of the Sick 2011 For the 19th World Day of the Sick (2011)
2011.02.02World Day for Consecrated Life 2011 For the 15th Day of Consecrated Life (2011) Feast of the Presentation of the Lord - Day of Consecrated Life
2011.01.3058th World Day of Leprosy For the 58th World Day of Leprosy (2011)
2011.01.18 – 2011.01.25Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2011
2011.01.16World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2011 For the 97th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2011)
2011.01.01World Day of Peace 2011 For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2011 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
2010.12.25 – 2011.01.01Christmas Octave 2010 Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord - Midnight Mass Urbi et Orbi Message for Christmas 2010
2010.11.20Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of 24 Cardinals Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals Mass with the new Cardinals and presentation of the cardinal's ring To the newly created Cardinals, their family members and pilgrims present at the Consistory Details
2010.11.199th Extraordinary Consistory
2010.11.06 – 2010.11.07Apostolic Journey to Spain Welcoming ceremony at the International Airport of Santiago de Compostela Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Meeting with journalists during the flight to Spain Mass for the Compostelian Jubilee Year at Plaza del Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela Visit to the Obra Benefico-Social Nen Déu in Barcelona Farewell ceremony at the International Airport of Barcelona Mass for the dedication of the church of the Sagrada Familia and the altar in Barcelona Link
2010.10.24World Mission Sunday 2010 For World Day for Missions 2010
2010.10.16World Food Day 2010 For the 30th World Food Day (2010)
2010.10.10 – 2010.10.24Special Assembly for Middle East of the Synod of Bishops The Catholic Church in the Middle East: Communion and Witness The Catholic Church in the Middle East: Communion and Witness Mass for the opening of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops Meditation during the First General Congregation of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops Address at the conclusion of the luncheon with the Synod Fathers of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops At the conclusion of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops Final list of propositions of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops Mass for the conclusion of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops Link
2010.10.03Pastoral Visit to Palermo Meeting with the young people (Politeama Square, Palermo) Meeting with priests, religious people and seminarians (Cathedral of Palermo) Mass at Foro Italico, Palermo
2010.09.27World Tourism Day 2010
2010.09.16 – 2010.09.19Apostolic Journey to the Great Britain Meeting with state authorities in the grounds of the Palace of Holyroodhouse Meeting with journalists during the flight to the United Kingdom Mass celebrated in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow Meeting with the world of Catholic Education in the Chapel and Sports Arena of St Mary’s University College in Twickenham Meeting with Religious Leaders in the Waldegrave Drawing Room of St. Mary’s University College in Twickenham Fraternal Visit to the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace Meeting with the representatives of British Society, including the Diplomatic Corps, politicians, academics and business leaders at Westminster Hall Ecumenical Celebration at Westminster Abbey Prayer Vigil on the Eve of the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman, Hyde Park Mass in the Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ Meeting with the Bishops of England, Wales and Scotland in the Chapel of the Francis Martin House, Oscott College Farewell Ceremony Mass with the Beatification of Venerable Cardinal John Henry Newman at Cofton Park of Rednal Link
2010.09.05Pastoral Visit to Carpineto Romano Mass in Monti Lepini Square, Carpineto Romano
2010.07.04Pastoral Visit to Sulmona Meeting with the young people in the Cathedral of Sulmona Mass in Garibaldi Square, Sulmona
2010.06.11World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests 2010 Mass concluding the Year for Priests
2010.06.04 – 2010.06.06Apostolic Journey to Cyprus Meeting with journalists during the flight to Cyprus Welcoming Ceremony at the International Airport of Paphos Ecumenical Celebration in the archeological area of the church of Agia Kiriaki Chrysopolitissa Meeting with the civil authorities and the diplomatic corps at the presidential palace in Nicosia Meeting with the Catholic community of Cyprus at the sports field of St. Maron primary school Meeting with the Archbishop of New Justiniana and All Cyprus at the Orthodox archbishopric of Nicosia Mass at the Church of Holy Cross, Nicosia, attended by priests, religious, deacons, catechists and representatives of Cyprian ecclesial movements Consignment of the Instrumentum laboris of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops Visit at the Cathedral of the Maronite Church of Cyprus Farewell Ceremony at the International Airport of Larnaca Mass for the publication of the Instrumentum laboris of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops - Eleftheria sports centre, Nicosia The Catholic Church in the Middle East: Communion and Witness
2010.05.24Day of Prayer for the Church in China 2010
2010.05.16World Communications Day 2010 For the 44th World Communications Day (2010)
2010.05.11 – 2010.05.14Apostolic Journey to Portugal For the 50th anniversary of the founding of Christ the King Shrine in Almada Meeting with journalists during the flight to Lisbon Official Reception at Lisbon Portela International Airport Greeting to the personnel of Belém Presidential Palace Greeting to the young people gathered in front of the Apostolic Nunciature, Lisbon Mass in Terreiro do Paço, Lisbon Meeting with the world of culture in the Cultural Center of Belém Recitation of the Holy Rosary in the Chapel of Apparitions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima Vespers with priests, religious, deacons and seminarians in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Fátima Meeting with social pastoral care organisations in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Fátima Meeting with the Bishops of Portugal in the Conference Hall of Casa Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Fátima Mass on the Esplanade of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima Greeting to the faithful gathered in Avenida dos Aliados, Porto Farewell Ceremony at the International Airport, Porto Mass in Avenida dos Aliados Square, Porto Link
2010.05.02Pastoral Visit to Torino Meeting with the sick people at the church of the Little House of Divine Providence - Cottolengo of Turin Veneration of the Holy Shroud in the Cathedral of Turin - Meditation of the Holy Father Meeting with the young people in St. Charles Square, Turin Mass in in St. Charles Square, Turin Link
2010.04.25World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2010 For the 47th World Day for Vocations (2010)
2010.04.17 – 2010.04.18Apostolic Journey to Malta Welcoming ceremony at the International Airport of Malta Visit to the Grotto of St. Paul Meeting of Benedict XVI with journalists during the flight to Malta Meeting with young people at the Great Port of Valletta Farewell ceremony at the International Airport of Malta Holy Mass at the Floriana Granaries
2010.04.01 – 2010.04.04Triduum 2010 Mass of the Lord's Supper Way of the Cross Easter Vigil Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2010
2010.03.28World Youth Day 2010 For the 25th World Youth Day (2010) Meeting with the youth of Rome and the Lazio region in preparation for World Youth Day Palm Sunday - 25th World Youth Day
2010.02.17 – 2010.04.01Lent 2010 For Lent 2010 Ash Wednesday Palm Sunday - 25th World Youth Day Chrism Mass
2010.02.12 – 2010.02.28Winter Olympic Games 2010 (Vancouver, Canada) For the 21st Winter Olympic Games and the 10th Winter Paralymic Games Link
2010.02.11World Day of the Sick 2010 For the 18th World Day of the Sick (2010) Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes - 18th World Day of the Sick
2010.02.02World Day for Consecrated Life 2010 For the 14th Day of Consecrated Life (2010) Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
2010.01.3157th World Day of Leprosy For the 57th World Day of Leprosy (2010)
2010.01.18 – 2010.01.25Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010
2010.01.17World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2010 For the 96th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2010)
2010.01.01World Day of Peace 2010 For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2010 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
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DateAscendingOngoing and Upcoming Celebrations
2012.05.13Pastoral Visit to Arezzo, La Verna and San Sepolcro Meeting with the citizens in Torre di Berta Square in Sansepolcro Visit to the Shrine of La Verna Mass in Il Prato Park, Arezzo
2012.05.20World Communications Day 2012 For the 46th World Communications Day (2012)
2012.05.24Day of Prayer for the Church in China 2012
2012.05.29 – 2012.06.037th World Meeting of Families (Milano, Italy) Link
2012.06.01 – 2012.06.03Pastoral Visit to Milano Link
2012.06.10 – 2012.06.1750th International Eucharistic Congress (Dublin, Ireland) Link
2012.06.15World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests 2012 To priests Link
2012.07.27 – 2012.08.12Summer Olympic Games 2012 (London, UK) Link
2012.09.14 – 2012.09.16Apostolic Journey to Lebanon
2012.09.27World Tourism Day 2012 Link
2012.10.07 – 2012.10.2813th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith
2012.10.11 – 2013.11.24Year of Faith Porta fidei Pastoral recommendations for the Year of Faith
2012.10.16World Food Day 2012 Link
2012.10.22World Mission Sunday 2012 For World Day for Missions 2012
2012.12.25 – 2013.01.01Christmas Octave 2012
2013.02.13 – 2013.03.28Lent 2013
2013.03.28 – 2013.03.31Triduum 2013
2013.07.23 – 2013.07.28World Youth Day 2013 (Rio de Janeiro) Link
2013.12.25 – 2014.01.01Christmas Octave 2013
2014.02.07 – 2014.02.23Winter Olympic Games 2014 (Sochi, Russia) Link
2014.03.05 – 2014.04.17Lent 2014
2014.04.17 – 2014.04.20Triduum 2014
2014.12.25 – 2015.01.01Christmas Octave 2014
2015.02.18 – 2015.04.02Lent 2015
2015.04.02 – 2015.04.05Triduum 2015
2015.12.25 – 2016.01.01Christmas Octave 2015
2016.02.10 – 2016.03.24Lent 2016
2016.03.24 – 2016.03.27Triduum 2016
2016.03.25 – 2016.08.15Jubilee Year of Le Puy 2016 Details
2016.08.05 – 2016.08.21Summer Olympic Games 2016 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Link
2016.12.25 – 2017.01.01Christmas Octave 2016
2017.03.01 – 2017.04.13Lent 2017
2017.04.13 – 2017.04.16Triduum 2017
2017.12.25 – 2018.01.01Christmas Octave 2017
2018.02.14 – 2018.03.29Lent 2018
2018.03.29 – 2018.04.01Triduum 2018
2018.12.25 – 2019.01.01Christmas Octave 2018
2019.03.06 – 2019.04.18Lent 2019
2019.04.18 – 2019.04.21Triduum 2019
2019.12.25 – 2020.01.01Christmas Octave 2019
2020.02.26 – 2020.04.09Lent 2020
2020.04.09 – 2020.04.12Triduum 2020
2020.12.31 – 2021.12.31Jubilee Year of Compostela 2021 Details

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