Pope Benedict XVI travels to the Czech Republic for his 13th international apostolic voyage—his seventh in Europe.
Join Salt + Light Television’s Alicia Ambrosio and Matthew Harrison from Saturday, September 26th to Monday, September 28th for full coverage of the Holy Father’s journey, taking him to the country’s capital city of Prague and the southeastern city of Brno.
“Christ’s Love is Our Strength” will be the theme of this visit, as the Pontiff brings a message of love and hope to this country of great history and beauty.
Apostolic Trip to the Czech Republic
Saturday, September 26:
10:30 am ET Arrival to Prague and visit the city's Church of Our Lady Victorious where His Holiness will venerate the image of the "Infant Jesus of Prague".
Rebroadcast at 3:30 pm ET
11:00 am ET LIVE From the Castle of Prague, meeting with the political and civil authorities and members of the diplomatic corps.
12:00 pm ET LIVE Celebration of first Vespers at the cathedral of St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert, where Pope Benedict XVI will address priests, religious, seminarians and members of lay movements.
Rebroadcast at 9:00 pm ET and Sunday at 1 am ET
Sunday September 27:
At 4:00 am ET LIVE Holy Mass and Angelus Domini at Tuřany Airport in Brno
Rebroadcast 3:00 pm ET
At 11:15 am ET LIVE Meeting with ecumenical representatives
At 12:00 pm ET LIVE From the Castle of Prague, Meeting with members of the academic community at Vladislav Hall in the Prague Castle.
Monday September 28:
At 3:45 am ET LIVE Mass for the feast day of St. Wenceslaus, who is also the country's patron, and address a message to young people.
Rebroadcast 3:00 pm ET
At 11:45 am ET LIVE From Prague, Farewell Ceremony at the Stará Ruzyně International Airport