Program

Thursday, 26 September 2024

19:10
Arrival at Melsbroek Air Base
19:10
WELCOME CEREMONY

Friday, 27 September 2024

09:15
COURTESY VISIT TO THE KING OF THE BELGIANS in the Castle of Laeken 
09:45
MEETING WITH THE PRIME MINISTER
10:00
MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES, THE CONSTITUTED BODIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY 
16:30
MEETING WITH UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS in the “Promotiezaal” of the KU Leuven 

Saturday, 28 September 2024

10:00
MEETING WITH BISHOPS, PRIESTS, DEACONS, CONSECRATED PERSONS, SEMINARIANS AND PASTORAL WORKERS in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Koekelberg 
16:30
MEETING WITH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS in the Aula Magna of the UCLouvain 
18:15
PRIVATE MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS

Sunday, 29 September 2024

10:00
HOLY MASS at the King Baudouin Stadium 
12:15
FAREWELL CEREMONY at the Melsbroek Air Base 
12:45
Departure by airplane from Melsbroek Air Base to Rome
Pope Francis will also meet with victims of sexual abuse in a pastoral context during his visit to our country. This will be done with full discretion. No further information will therefore be given on this until the meeting has taken place.

A number of events are also being organised in Brussels alongside the Pope's visit, including an extensive youth programme ”Hope Happening” on Saturday, September 28. And to mark the beatification of Anna of Jesus during the Holy Mass presided over by the Pope, there are also some extra activities. These include a lecture on Friday evening, September 27 (8pm.) and a vigil on Saturday evening, September 28 (7pm) in the cathedral of Brussels.

Stay overnight in Brussels

Reduced hotel rates and booking assistance are available via Brussels Booking Desk, the only official housing partner of the visit of Pope Francis and a local support of the Brussels’ Hotel Community and visit.brussels. Book directly at one of the hotels at walking distance of the venue. Discounted room rates have been negotiated for you, availability secured up until 4 weeks prior to your arrival dateMore information needed? Olivier Nussbaum, the Brussels accommodation expert will be your hotel guide. You can reach him via email at [email protected], or give him a call at +32498717542.

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