Look back on Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the UK from 16 - 19 September 2010 using this timeline.
This is the full detailed schedule for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the UK from 16 – 19 September 2010.
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| Date | Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 September 2010 | 08:10 | Departure from Ciampino Airport | Rome |
| 10:30 | Arrival at Edinburgh International Airport | Edinburgh | |
| 11:00 | State Welcome and Audience with HM Queen Elizabeth II | Palace of Holyrood House | |
| 11:40 | State Reception in the grounds of Holyrood House Speech: HM The Queen Speech: The Holy Father | Palace of Holyrood House | |
| 13:00 | Private Lunch with the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh | Archbishop's House | |
| 17:15 | Pope Benedict XVI presided at the celebration of Mass Homily: The Holy Father | Bellahouston Park, Glasgow | |
| 20:00 | Departure from Glasgow Airport for London Heathrow Airport | Glasgow | |
| 21:25 | Arrival at London Heathrow Airport | London | |
| 17 September 2010 | 08:00 | Private Celebration of Mass in the Chapel of the Apostolic Nunciature | London |
| 10:00 | Celebration of Catholic Education 'The Big Assembly' Homily: The Holy Father | St Mary's University College | |
| Prayer with Representatives of Religious Congregations St Mary's Chapel Greeting: The Holy Father | St Mary's University College | ||
| Gathering with Schoolchildren and Students, Sports Arena, including the inauguration of the John Paul II Institute for Sport Address: The Holy Father | St Mary's University College | ||
| 11:30 | Meeting with Religious Leaders and People of Faith Waldegrave Drawing Room Speech: The Holy Father | St Mary's University College | |
| 16:00 | Fraternal Visit to the Archbishop of Canterbury Speech: Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury Speech: The Holy Father | Lambeth Palace | |
| 17:10 | Address to Civil Society Speech: The Holy Father | Palace of Westminster | |
| 18:15 | Celebration of Evening Prayer with Benediction Speech: The Holy Father Speech: Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury | Westminster Abbey | |
| 18 September 2010 | 09:00 | Courtesy Call from the Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP | Archbishop's House, Westminster |
| 09:20 | Courtesy Call from the Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP | Archbishop's House, Westminster | |
| 09:30 | Courtesy Call from the Acting Leader of HM Opposition, Rt Hon Harriet Harman MP | Archbishop's House, Westminster | |
| 10:00 | Celebration of Mass Welcome to Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of the young people Pope Benedict will greet 2,500 young people gathered in the Piazza Pope Benedict will greet the people of Wales | Westminster Cathedral | |
| 17:00 | Visit to St Peter's Residence for Older People Speech: The Holy Father | Vauxhall | |
| 18:15 | Prayer Vigil on the Eve of the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman Address: The Holy Father | Hyde Park | |
| 19 September 2010 | 08:00 | Farewell to the Apostolic Nunciature | Wimbledon |
| 08:45 | Departure by Helicopter for Birmingham | Wimbledon Park | |
| 09:30 | Arrival by Helicopter in Birmingham | Birmingham | |
| 10:00 | Celebration of Mass with the Beatification of Cardinal Newman Homily: The Holy Father | Cofton Park | |
| 13:10 | Private Visit to the Oratory of St Philip Neri | Edgbaston | |
| 13:45 | Lunch with the Bishops of England Scotland and Wales and the Papal Entourage | Oscott College | |
| 16:45 | Meeting with the Bishops of England Scotland and Wales in the Seminary Chapel Speech: Archbishop Vincent Nichols Speech: The Holy Father | Oscott College | |
| 18:15 | Departure Ceremony Speech: The Holy Father | Birmingham International Airport | |
| 18:45 | Departure from Birmingham International Airport | Birmingham | |
| 22:30 | Arrival at Ciampino Airport | Rome |
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