8.00 Departure from the Vatican heliport

8.45 Arrival in the “Arcoleo” Sports Field in Acerra, Naples

The Holy Father will be welcomed by:

1. Bishop Antonio Di Donna of Acerra

2. The Honourable Roberto Fico, President of the Campania Region

3. Dr. Michele Di Bari, Prefect of Naples

4. Dr. Tito d’Errico, Mayor of Acerra.

Immediate transfer by car to the Cathedral.

9.15 The following will be present in the Cathedral: the bishops, clergy and men and women religious of Campania; families whose members have been victims of environmental pollution.

- Greeting from Bishop Antonio Di Donna.

* Address of the Holy Father

At the end, the Holy Father will greet some Representatives.

Transfer by car to Piazza Calipari

10.30 Piazza Calipari: Meeting with the Mayors and Faithful of various municipalities of the “Terra dei Fuochi”.

- Greeting from the Mayor of Acerra, Dr. Tito d’Errico.

* Address of the Holy Father

- Words of gratitude from Bishop Antonio Di Donna

- Greeting to some Representatives.

Transfer by car to the “Arcoleo” Sports Field

12.00 The Holy Father will bid farewell to the authorities who welcomed him upon arrival.

Departure from Acerra

12.45 Arrival at the Vatican heliport.

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Holy See Press Office Bulletin, 25 April 2026