Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Romania
From May 31 to June 2, Pope Francis will make his 30th overseas apostolic voyage to the country of Romania. The theme of the visit is “Let’s Walk Together”.
Romania is considered a developing nation and has a predominantly Romanian Orthodox Christian population. Just over 4% of the population identifies as Catholic. The last pope to visit the country was John Paul II in 1999.
Highlights will include a visit to the popular Marian Shrine of Sumuleu Ciuc, the site of an annual pilgrimage on Pentecost Sunday. Pope Francis will also celebrate Mass in both the Roman and Eastern Rites and beatify seven bishops of the Romanian Catholic tradition.
Join the Holy Father on his travels by tuning in to Salt + Light Television. Check out the schedule below!
All scheduled times are subject to change
Romania is considered a developing nation and has a predominantly Romanian Orthodox Christian population. Just over 4% of the population identifies as Catholic. The last pope to visit the country was John Paul II in 1999.
Highlights will include a visit to the popular Marian Shrine of Sumuleu Ciuc, the site of an annual pilgrimage on Pentecost Sunday. Pope Francis will also celebrate Mass in both the Roman and Eastern Rites and beatify seven bishops of the Romanian Catholic tradition.
Join the Holy Father on his travels by tuning in to Salt + Light Television. Check out the schedule below!
Schedule All times are in EST
FRIDAY, MAY 31
9:15am
Palace of the Patriarchate – From Bucharest
10:00am
LIVEJoint Prayer of the Our Father - From the new Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, Bucharest
11:10am
LIVEHoly Mass – From the Catholic Cathedral of St. Joseph, Bucharest
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
8:20am
Holy Mass – From the Marian Shrine of Sumuleu Ciuc, Miercurea Ciuc
10:25am
LIVEVisit to Our Lady Queen of Iași Cathedral - From the city of Iași
10:45am
LIVEMarian Gathering of Young People and Families – From the square in front of the Government Palace of Culture, Iași
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
12:00pm
Divine Liturgy and Beatification of 7 Greek-Catholic Martyr Bishops; Regina Coeli – From Liberty Field, Blaj
2:30pm
Meeting with Roma Community - From the city of Blaj
More Info:
Regina Caeli address of Pope Francis in Romania in the Field of Liberty in Blaj (Sunday, 2 June 2019). ...read more
Read full text of Pope Francis' address at the Marian encounter with Youth and Families in the square outside the government Palace of Culture in Iasi, Romania. ...read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily on the Visitation given during Mass at the Shrine of Sumuleu-Ciuc. ...read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily on the Visitation given during Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Bucharest, Romania. ...read more
Read the full text of the meditation on the Our Father offered by Pope Francis at the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Bucharest. ...read more
