7.15 Departure by car from the Vatican

7.45 Departure from Ciampino Airport

9.00 Arrival at Lampedusa Airport

The following events are scheduled:

- stop at the Cemetery, with floral tribute on the tombs;

- stop at the “Porta d’Europa (“Door of Europe”);

- stop at the Favaloro Pier; blessing of the plaque dedicating the Pier to Pope Francis.

Greeting with some migrants.

10.30 Celebration of Holy Mass

The image of Our Lady of Portosalvo will be displayed onstage.

- At the end of Mass, greeting with the authorities, ill children, volunteers.

12.30 Departure from Lampedusa

13.45 Arrival at Ciampino Airport.

Return to the Vatican

Holy See Press Office Bulletin, 25 April 2026