Pope Francis' visit 2021, page 2

Pope Francis visits Slovakia on September 12 - 15, 2021. It is the fourth papal visit to Slovakia.

After his arrival on Sunday, the Pope will spend the whole Monday in Bratislava, meeting with the representatives of churches, religious communities, state and the non-governmental sector. On Tuesday, Pope Francis will travel to eastern Slovakia. He will visit Prešov, where he will preside over the Byzantine Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrystosom, and Košice, where he will visit the Luník IX neighbourhood for a meeting with the Roma community. Afterwards he will attend a meeting with young people at the Lokomotiva Stadium in Košice. On Wednesday, the Pope will serve the Holy Mass on the esplanade of the National Shrine in Šaštín.

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Where can I see Pope Francis in Slovakia? Events are scheduled for two days

People can choose between two eastern and one western town.

The basilica minor in Šaštín.

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Luník IX. The infamous, misunderstood housing estate Pope Francis plans to visit

Papal trip puts Eastern Slovakia’s segregated Roma settlement in spotlight.

Pope’s arrival to be accompanied by protest

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Pope Francis salutes the crowd as he arrives for the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, July 18, 2021.

Pope's visit to Slovakia a miracle, says church analyst

Pope will meet people in four locations around Slovakia over his three-day visit in September.

Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he arrives to recite the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St Peter's Square, at the Vatican on July 4.

Pope Francis will visit Slovakia

He will arrive in September.

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