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PASTORAL VISIT
OF HIS HOLINESS JOHN PAUL II
IN UKRAINE

23-27 JUNE 2001

                

 

LOGISTICAL INFORMATION
FOR THE JOURNALISTS
ADMITTED TO THE PAPAL FLIGHT

INFORMATION NOTE
PARTECIPATION IN THE PONTIFICAL CEREMONIES
FOR THE JOURNALISTS ADMITTED TO THE PAPAL FLIGHT

[Updated: 01.06.2001]


 

  • Please take into consideration the notes and the norms which have been published in the Logistical documentation for the journalists admitted to the Papal Flight of 17 May 2001, the eventual additional information and indications provided in this Information note.
  • Distribution of the places:
    - in order to proceed with the distribution of the places available, the writers are requested to agree themselves with AIGAV (Telefax 06-68300511 or 68823209), no later than Tuesday 12 June 2001, 12 a.m.;
    - television operators not part of the TV Pool (US Pool TV, EU Pool TV and AP-Reuters Pool TV, are automatically included in participation lists for all ceremonies with press admittance) are requested to communicate in writing their requests directly to the Holy See Press Office, no later than Tuesday 12 June 2001, 12 a.m.;
    - still photographers are included automatically in participation lists for all ceremonies with press admittance.
  • The Lists of participation in the Pontifical Ceremonies will be finalized by Monday 18 June 2001, 12 a.m. and will be made public in the Working program for the journalists admitted to the Papal Flight, which will be available at the moment of the consignment of the Permit of admission to the Papal Flight, Thursday 21 June 2001, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Accreditation Office of the Holy See Press Office in Via della Conciliazione, 54.
  • Following the list of the events, with the provisional presence of the journalists admitted to the Papal Flight, which has been agreed with the competent Authorities; with the indications concerning the programmed Speeches by the Holy Father.
  • The indications in this Information note have a provisional character. All updates will be included in the Working program for the journalists admitted to the Papal Flight.

Saturday 23 June 2001

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome)

- Check-in and consignment of hold luggage at Business Class Terminal B, Counters 202 and 203, 06.15, ends 07.15.
- Collection of boarding pass for the flight Rome-Kyiv (ALITALIA - A321 - AZ4560 - Overflown countries: Italy, Croatia, Hungary, Ukraine) and of the passport, at Gate C-03 and embarking (with autobus) on the Papal Plane for Kyiv (Ukraine) 07.30, ends 07.45.

CE-01 - 23.06.2001 12.30 - KYIV
Boryspil International Airport
Welcome Ceremony
Speech by the Holy Father (Ukrainian)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: All admitted. The journalists admitted to the Papal Flight will disembark from the rear stairs in two groups (the first group will be made up by the audiovisual operators; the second group by the others). All will depart from the International Airport for the Press Center and the Hotel of Kyiv after the departure of the Papal Motorcade.

Provisional schedule:
- Bus 1 and 2: departure from the airport (after the departure of the Papal Motorcade) 13.35, arrival at the Press Center 14.35 (35 km). Bus 1 continues immediately for the Hotel 14.40, arrival 14.45 (250 m) and Bus 2 continues for the Hotel 15.00, arrival 15.05 (250 m).

CE-02 - 23.06.2001 18.00 - KYIV
Presidential Palace - Blue Room
Courtesy Visit (photo opportunity)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Limited access - 15 places (5 still photographers + 10 television operators).

Provisional schedule:
- Bus 1: departure from the Hotel 16.50, arrival at the Presidential Palace 17.00 (1 km).

CE-03 - 23.06.2001 18.30 - KYIV
Presidential Palace - White Room
Meeting with the World of politics, of culture, of science and of business
Speech by the Holy Father (Ukrainian)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Limited access - 26 places (5 still photographers + 15 television operators + 6 writers) - Included the participants in CE-02.

Provisional schedule:
- Bus 1: departure from the Presidential Palace (after the departure of the Papal Motorcade) 19.35, arrival at the Press Center 19.45 (1 km), continues immediately for the Hotel 19.50, arrival at the Hotel 19.55 (250 m).

Sunday 24 June 2001

CE-04 - 24.06.2001 09.30 - KYIV
Chayka Airport
Holy Mass
Homily by the Holy Father (Ukrainian)
Angelus Domini
Words by the Holy Father (Ukrainian)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: All admitted.

Provisional schedule:
- Bus 1 and 2: departure from the Hotel 07.30, arrival at the Chayka Airport 08.00 (26 km).
- Bus 1: departure from Chayka Airport 11.00, arrival at the Hotel 11.30 (26 km).
- Bus 2: departure from Chayka airport 12.00, arrival at the Hotel 12.30 (26 km).
At departure and return Bus 1 and 2 stop briefly at the Press Center.

CE-05 - 24.06.2001 13.00 - KYIV
Apostolic Nunciature
Meeting with the Members of the Ukrainian Catholic Episcopate
Speech by the Holy Father (Ukrainian)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Nihil - No press admittance.

CE-06 - 24.06.2001 17.15 - KYIV
Palace of the National Philharmonic - Foyer
Meeting with the Pan-Ukrainian Council of the Churches and the religious organizations
Speech by the Holy Father (Ukrainian)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Limited access - 21 places (5 still photographers + 10 television operators + 6 writers).

Provisional schedule:
- On foot: departure from the Hotel 16.05, arrival at the Palace of the National Philharmonic 16.15 (250 m).
- On foot: departure from the Palace of the National Philharmonic (after the departure of the Papal Motorcade) 18.35, arrival at the Hotel 18.45 (250 m).

Monday 25 June 2001

CE-07 - 25.06.2001 07.30 - KYIV
Apostolic Nunciature
Holy Mass in private

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Nihil - No press admittance.

CE-08 - 25.06.2001 10.00 - KYIV
Chayka Airport
Divine Liturgy
Homily by the Holy Father (Ukrainian)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: All admitted.

Provisional schedule:
- Bus 1 and 2: departure from the Hotel 08.00, arrival at the Chayka Airport 08.30 (26 km).
- Bus 1: departure from Chayka Airport 11.15, arrival at the Hotel 11.45 (26 km).
- Bus 2: departure from Chayka Airport 12.15, arrival at the Hotel 12.45 (26 km).
At departure and return Bus 1 and 2 stop briefly at the Press Center.

CE-09 - 25.06.2001 16.30 - KYIV
Apostolic Nunciature
Farewell

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Nihil - No press admittance.

CE-10 - 25.06.2001 18.00 - KYIV
Boryspil International Airport
Departure

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Nihil - The journalists admitted to the Papal Plane are on board of the Papal Plane for Lviv.

Provisional schedule:
- Check-out from the Hotel ends14.00.
- Check-in and consignment of hold luggage 13.00, ends 14.00.
- Bus 1 and 2: departure from the Hotel 15.35, arrival at Boryspil International Airport 16.35 (5 km).
- Embarking on the Papal Plane for Lviv (UKRAINA INT. - PS7771 - B737-300) 17.05, embarking ends 17.15.

CE-11 - 25.06.2001 19.15 - LVIV
International Airport
Arrival

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Nihil - The journalists admitted to the Papal Flight embark immediately on Bus 1 and 2 and depart immediately for the Press Center/Hotel of Lviv, before the departure of the Papal Motorcade.

Provisional schedule:
- Bus 1 and 2: departure from Lviv International Airport 19.25, arrival at the Press Center 20.00 (4,5 km). Bus 1 continues immediately for the Hotel 20.05, arrival 20.20 (4,5 km). Bus 2 leaves for the Hotel 21.00, arrival 21.15 (4,5 km).

Tuesday 26 June 2001

CE-12 - 26.06.2001 09.30 - LVIV
Hippodrome
Holy Mass with Beatifications
Homily by the Holy Father (Ukrainian and Polish)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: All admitted.

Provisional schedule:
- Bus 1 and 2: departure from the Hotel 07.45, arrival at the Hippodrome 08.00 (3 km).
- Bus 1: departure from the Hippodrome 11.15, arrival at the hotel 11.30 (3 km). Bus 1 continues immediately for the Press Center 11.35, arrival at the Press Center 12.00 (8 km).
- Bus 2: departure from the Hippodrome 12.15, arrival at the Hotel 12.30 (3 km). Bus 1 continues immediately for the Press Center 12.35, arrival at the Press Center 13.00 (8 km).
- Bus 1 e 2 return to the Hotel from the Press Center after approximately 1 hour.

CE-13 - 26.06.2001 13.15 - BRYUKHOVYCHI
St. Joseph Major Seminary of the Latin rite
Lunch with the Catholic Bishops of Ukraine

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Nihil - No press admittance.

CE-14 - 26.06.2001 18.30 - SYKHIV
Esplanade in front of the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God
Youth meeting
Speech by the Holy Father (Ukrainian and greetings in other languages)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: All admitted.

Provisional schedule:
- Bus 1 and 2: departure for the Hotel 16.45, arrival at the Esplanade of Sykhiv 17.30 (5 km).
- Bus 1: departure from the Esplanade of Sykhiv 19.45, arrival at the Hotel 20.30 (5 km).
- Bus 2: departure from the Esplanade of Sykhiv (immediately after the departure of the Papal Motorcade 20.30, arrival at the Hotel 21.15 (5 km).

Saturday 27 June 2001

CE-15 - 27.06.2001 07.30 - LVIV
St. George’s Archdiocesan Palace
Holy Mass in private

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Nihil - No press admittance.

CE-16 - 27.06.2001 10.00 - LVIV
Hippodrome
Divine Liturgy with Beatifications
Homily by the Holy Father (Ukrainian)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: All admitted.

Provisional schedule:
- Bus 1 and 2: departure from the Hotel 08.15, arrival at the Hippodrome 08.30 (3 km).
- Bus 1: departure from the Hippodrome 11.45, arrival at the Hotel 12.00 (3 km). Bus 1 continues immediately for the Press Center 12.05, arrival at the Press Center 12.30 (8 km).
- Bus 2: departure from the Hippodrome 12.45, arrival at the Hotel 13.00 (3 km). Bus 1 continues immediately for the Press Center 13.05, arrival at the Press Center 13.30 (8 km).
- Bus 1 e 2 return to the Hotel from the Press Center after approximately 1 hour.

CE-17 - 27.06.2001 13.30 - LVIV
St. George’s Archdiocesan Palace
Lunch with the Catholic Bishops of Ukraine

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Nihil - No press admittance.

CE-18 - 27.06.2001 17.30 - LVIV
St. George’s Archdiocesan Palace
Departure

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Nihil - No press admittance.

CE-19 - 27.06.2001 18.15 - LVIV
International Airport
Farewell Ceremony
Speech by the Holy Father (Ukrainian)

Places for the Journalists admitted to the Papal Flight: Nihil - The journalists admitted to the Papal Plane are on board of the Papal Plane for Rome.

Provisional schedule:
- Check-out from the Hotel ends15.00.
- Check-in and consignment of hold luggage 14.20, ends 15.35.
- Bus 1 and 2: departure from the Hotel 16.40, arrival at Lviv International Airport 17.00 (5 km).
- Embarking on the Papal Plane for Rome (UKRAINA INT. - PS7775 - B737-300 - Overflown countries: Ukraine, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy) 17.40, embarking ends 17.50.

 

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