Pope Francis in Marseille

Pope Francis made a two-day visit to the southern French city of Marseille from 22-23 September 2023.

Pope Francis made a two-day visit to the southern French city of Marseille in September 2023, to close the “Mediterranean Meetings” (Rencontres Méditerranéennes). Bishops and young people from the Mediterranean basin met from 17-24 September.

Friday 22 September 2023

ROME – MARSEILLE

Time Event
14:34 Departure by airplane from Rome/Fiumicino International Airport to Marseille
16:15 Arrival at Marseille International Airport
16:15 Official Welcome by the President of the Republic
17:15 Marian Prayer with the Diocesan Clergy in the Basilica of “Notre Dame de la Garde”
16:45 Courtesy visit to the President of the Republic in the “Salle Présidentielle” of the “Palais de la Nation”  
18:00Moment of Reflection with Religious Leaders near the Memorial dedicated to sailors and migrants lost at sea

Saturday 23 September 2023

MARSEILLE – ROME

Time Event
08:45Private Meeting with People experiencing economic hardship at the Archbishop’s residence
10:00 Final Session of the “Rencontres Méditerranéennes” at the “Palais du Pharo”
11:30Meeting with the President of the Republic at the Palais du Pharo (Official photo, exchange of gifts, discussion)
16:15Holy Mass at the “Vélodrome Stadium”
18:45Farewell ceremony at Marseille International Airport
19:15Departure by airplane from Marseille International Airport to Rome
20:50Arrival at Rome/Fiumicino International Airport