Viagem Apostolica do Santo Padre ao Brasil

Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after his arrival in Sao Paulo. Photo by Reuters

The Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Benedict XVI to Brazil on EWTN

Arrival and Welcoming Ceremony

Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Wed. May 9) - activities include: a brief address, greeting of the local authorities, and an open-top car journey to Sao Bento monastery to bless the faithful and spend the night.
5/9/07 3:00 PM (all times Eastern)
5/9/07 9:00 PM Encore

Meeting with President of Brazil

Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic visit to Brazil (Day 2, Thurs. May10) - activities include: private Mass at Sao Bento Monastery, courtesy visit to President Silva, meeting with representatives from other Christian confessions, and lunch with Bishops.
5/10/07 10:00 AM
5/11/07 3:00 AM Encore

Meeting with Youth

Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic visit to Brazil (Day 2, Thurs. May10): the Holy Father will address a gathering of young people at the “Paulo Machado de Carvalho” municipal stadium.
5/10/07 5:00 PM
5/10/ 9:00 PM Encore

Mass with Canonization from Campo de Marte

Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic visit to Brazil (Day 3, Fri. May11): the Holy Father will preside over the Holy Mass and Canonization of Blessed Frei Galvao.
5/11/07 8:00 AM
5/11/07 9:00 PM Encore

Meeting with Bishops of Brazil at Sao Paulo Cathedral

Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic visit to Brazil (Day 3, Fri. May11) - activities include: farewell to Sao Bento Monastery, address to Brazilian Bishops at Cathedral of Sao Paulo, helicopter flight to Aparecida.
5/11/07 3:00 PM
5/12/07 2:00 AM Encore

Arrival in Aparecida

Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic visit to Brazil (Day 3, Fri. May11) - activities include: arrival in Aparecida, greeting of local authorities, and journey to Bom Jesus seminary to spend the night.
5/11/07 6:00 PM
5/12/07 6:00 AM Encore

Visit to Fazenda da Esperanca

Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic visit to Brazil (Day 4, Sat. May12) - activities include: visit to Fazenda da Esperanca in Guaratingueta, a centre for the rehabilitation of drug addicts, and lunch with representatives of the Bishops’ conference.
5/12/07 9:30 AM
5/12/07 1:00 PM Encore

Rosary in the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida

Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic visit to Brazil (Day 4, Sat. May12) - activities include: praying the rosary with the faithful in the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida, and a meeting with priests, seminarians, religious, and deacons.
5/12/07 5:00 PM
5/12/07 9:30 PM Encore

Mass to Inaugurate the General Council

Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic visit to Brazil (Day 5, Sun. May13): the Holy Father will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida to inaugurate the Fifth General Conference of the Episcopate of Latin America and the Caribbean.
5/13/07 8:30 AM
5/14/07 12:00 AM Encore

Opening of the Working Session of the General Conference and Departure

Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic visit to Brazil (Day 5, Sun. May13) - activities include: an address during the opening session of the Latin American conference, and a farewell speech before departing for Rome.
5/13/07 3:00 PM