Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan
From November 19 to 26, Pope Francis will make his 32nd overseas apostolic voyage to Thailand and Japan.
The visit to Thailand commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Vatican mission to Siam (1669). Following his time in Bangkok, the pope travels to Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Tokyo under the theme “Protect All Life”.
In keeping with the pro-life theme, Francis will mark the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by preaching peace and presiding over several Masses. He will also visit the Tohoku region, still recovering eight years later from the “triple disaster” of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown.
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All scheduled times are subject to change
The visit to Thailand commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Vatican mission to Siam (1669). Following his time in Bangkok, the pope travels to Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Tokyo under the theme “Protect All Life”.
In keeping with the pro-life theme, Francis will mark the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by preaching peace and presiding over several Masses. He will also visit the Tohoku region, still recovering eight years later from the “triple disaster” of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown.
Join the Holy Father on his travels by tuning in to Salt + Light TV.
Schedule All times are in EST
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 – BANGKOK
9:00pm
LIVEMeeting with authorities, civil society, and the diplomatic corps - "Inner Santi Maitri" Hall, Government House
10:00pm
LIVEVisit to the Supreme Buddhist Patriarch - Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram Temple
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 – BANGKOK
11:30am
Meeting with the medical staff of St. Louis Hospital
12:30pm
Holy Mass
National Stadium, Bangkok
9:45pm
LIVEMeeting with priests, religious, seminarians, and catechists
St. Peter’s Parish, Bangkok
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 – BANGKOK
11:30am
Meeting with the Bishops of Thailand and FABC
Blessed Nicholas Boonkerd Kitbamrung Shrine, Bangkok
12:30pm
Meeting with the leaders of Christian denominations and other religions
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
1:30pm
Holy Mass with young people
Cathedral of the Assumption, Bangkok
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 – BANGKOK-TOKYO
8:15pm
LIVEMessage on nuclear weapons
Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Park
8:45pm
LIVETribute to the Martyr Saints at the Martyrs’ Monument
Nishizaka Hill
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 – TOKYO-NAGASAKI-HIROSHIMA-TOKYO
11:30am
Holy Mass
Baseball Stadium, Nagasaki
1:30pm
Meeting for peace
Peace Memorial, Hiroshima
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 – TOKYO
9:30am
Meeting with victims of the Triple Disaster - "Bellesalle Hanzomon", Tokyo
12:00pm
Meeting with young people
Cathedral of Holy Mary, Tokyo
1:00pm
Holy Mass
Tokyo Dome
3:00pm
Meeting with authorities and the diplomatic corps
Kantei, Tokyo
8:00pm
LIVEVisit to Sophia University
Tokyo
More Info:
Pope Francis spoke to young people in Japan about bullying, prayer, celebrating life, and our need for one another. Read the full text of his address here. ...read more
Read the full text of the message on nuclear weapons given by Pope Francis at the Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Park in Nagasaki on November 24, 2019. ...read more
Today, during his apostolic visit to Japan, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with thousands of people in Tokyo Dome. Read the full text of his homily here. ...read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' address during a meeting in Tokyo with victims of the triple disaster which struck Japan in 2011. ...read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to authorities and the diplomatic corps of Japan at Kantei, the residence of the prime minister. ...read more
