Pope Francis In Philippines: Itinerary And Live Streaming

Pope Francis is set to embark on his first Apostolic Journey to the Philippines on January 15-19, bringing with him God's message of mercy and compassion to the Filipino people, especially the victims of Typhoon Yolanda that hit the country in 2013.

Pope Francis In The Philippines

During the five-day visit, the pontiff is scheduled to meet with the nation’s bishops, priests, seminarians, members of the religious, youth, and families in separate activities, apart from celebrating a holy mass at the Quirino Grandstand which is expected to gather a huge number of the Filipino Catholic faithful.

Pope Francis will also fly to Tacloban and Palo, Leyte where he will interact with typhoon survivors. While in the province, the pope will also bless the construction site of the new chapel of Pope Francis Center for the Poor and preside a eucharistic celebration at the Tacloban International Airport open field.

Below is the complete itinerary of Pope Francis in the Philippines:

January 15, 2015 (Thursday)
5:45pm    Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila
OFFICIAL WELCOME

January 16, 2015 (Friday)
09:15am    WELCOME CEREMONY at the Malacañan Palace
COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT
10:15am    MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES and the DIPLOMATIC CORPS at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the Presidential Palace
11:15am    HOLY MASS with the bishops, priests, women and men religious at the Cathedral – Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Manila
5:30pm    MEETING with the FAMILIES at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila

January 17, 2015 (Saturday)
08:15am    Departure by plane from Manila for Tacloban
09:30am    Arrival at the airport of Tacloban
10:00am    HOLY MASS near Tacloban International Airport
12:45pm    Lunch with some of the survivors of typhoon Yolanda at the Archbishop’s Residence in Palo
3:00pm    Blessing of the Pope Francis Center for the Poor
3:30pm    MEETING with the Priests, Women and Men Religious, Seminarians and Families of the Survivors at the Cathedral of Palo
5:00pm    Departure by plane for Manila
6:15pm    Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila

January 18, 2015 (Sunday)
09:45am    Brief Meeting with the Religious Leaders of the Philippines at the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas in Manila
10:30am    MEETING WITH THE YOUTH at the Sports Field of the University
3:30pm    HOLY MASS at Rizal Park in Manila

January 19, 2015 (Monday)
09:45am    Leave Taking Ceremony at the Presidential Pavilion of Villamor Air Base in Manila
10:00am    Departure by plane from Manila for Rome

Pope Francis' visit will be broadcast online through live streaming. Check it out below: