Benedict XVI's day by day »

Thursday, August 18

9.30
Leaves from Rome Ciampino airport Madrid

12:00
Arrival at Barajas international airport.
Welcoming Ceremony at Barajas airport. Speech by the Holy Father.

19:15
Crosses Puerta de Alcalá in Independencia Square with some Young people

19:30
Welcoming party of the Young people in Madrid’s Cibeles Square. Speech by the Holy Father.

Speeches and Homilies

• Pope's speech at welcoming celebration at Plaza de Cibeles
• Pope's greetings at welcoming celebration at Plaza de Cibeles
• Welcoming Ceremony address at Madrid's Barajas airport