Benedict XVI's visit to the Holy Land 2009

The timezone in Rome is (GMT +2), the timezone in Israel and Jordania is (GMT +3)

Friday, 08 May 2009

Italy

Rome

09:30 Departure by plane from the International Airport Leonardo da Vinci at Fiumicino (Rome) for Queen Alia International Airport at Amman (Jordan)

Holy Land

Amman

14:30 Welcoming Ceremony at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman
15:30 Visit to Regina Pacis Center in Amman
17:40 Courtesy visit to their Majesties the King and Queen of Jordan at the Royal palace in Amman-Husseiny

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Holy Father encourages suffering Jordanians to trust in God
Amman, Jordan, May 8, 2009 / 11:03 am (CNA) .- Earlier today Pope Benedict stopped at a rehabilitation center for people with disabilities in Jordan's capital of Amman, where he acknowledged the trials of the young people and encouraged them to draw â€œstrength from God.â€

Speeches and Homilies:

Interview of the Holy Father Benedict XVI during the flight to the Holy Land
Address of the Holy Father at the Visit to Regina Pacis Center in Amman
Address of the Holy Father at the Welcoming Ceremony at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman

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