Vatican City, Jul 20, 2011 / 11:22 am
The Vatican has announced Pope Benedict XVI's schedule for his apostolic trip to Germany in September.
The Pope will begin his trip in Berlin on Sept. 22, according to the Vatican’s July 20 announcement.
During an opening welcome ceremony, the Pope will meet with the president of the Federal Republic of Germany, Christian Wulff, at his residence at Bellevue Castle. Afterward, he will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the headquarters of the German Bishop's Conference.
Later on the same day, the Pope will visit with the German parliament and representatives of the local Jewish community, before celebrating the first Mass of the apostolic visit in Berlin's Olympic stadium.