Pope Francis visits Luxembourg on European Apostolic Journey

Pope Francis arrives in Luxembourg on Thursday, September 26, as part of his European Apostolic Journey.

During his visit, the Pope will celebrate Mass for the nation’s Catholics, who make up around 50 percent of the population.

He will also meet with religious leaders, government officials, and privately with fellow Jesuits, as the first Jesuit Pope. His journey will conclude in Brussels on September 29.

It comes nearly two weeks after he made his longest trip to date, across the Asia-Pacific.

Programme:

08:00 GMT Arrival of the Pope at the Luxembourg Airport

09:00 GMT Interview with the Grand Duke and Duchess and the Pope

10:00 GMT Meeting with civil society Cercle Cité (English and French interpretation will be available for this meeting ONLY)

10:45 GMT Popemobile goes through the centre of Luxembourg City