I went to work at the same time as Pope Francis. Pope Francis is in Budapest today, April 28, 2023.
2023. April 28-30 between Pope Francis visits Budapest. The high point of the papal visit will be the Holy Mass in Kossuth Square, which will be conducted by the Holy Father himself on April 30 from 9:30 a.m. Participation is free for everyone.
Mass in Kossuth square
Pope Francis' visit culminates in the Mass at Kossuth Square on April 30. You will be able to enter the square from 6:00 a.m. after a security screening. This is possible until 8:00 a.m., after which the location will be closed. It is recommended to approach the square from the direction of Szabadság tér. No registration is required.
At around 9:00 a.m., the popemobile will go around Kossuth Square. After that, the Holy Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m. Those who could not get to the venue in time will be able to follow the events on the projectors placed in the surrounding streets.
Here is the exact date and program of the papal visit
Friday, April 28, 2023
8:00 a.m. - Departure from Rome Fiumicino International Airport
10:00 a.m. – Arrival and official greeting at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
11:00 a.m. – Ceremonial reception ceremony in the square in front of the Sándor Palace
11:00 – Meeting with Katalin Novák, President of the Republic of Hungary
11:55 – Meeting with Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary
12:20 – Meeting with representatives of state authorities and civil society, as well as members of the diplomatic corps in the Carmelite monastery
17:00 – Meeting with bishops, priests, deacons, monks, seminarians and pastoral staff in St. Stephen's Basilica
Saturday, April 29, 2023
In the morning - Visit to the children of the Batthyány-Strattman László Otthon
10:15 a.m. – Meeting with the poor and refugees at the St. Elizabeth Parish in Árpád-háza
In the afternoon - Meeting with young people in the Papp László Sports Arena
In the afternoon - Meeting with members of the Hungarian Jesuit Province at the Nunciature
Sunday, April 30, 2023
9:30 a.m. – Holy Mass on Kossuth Square presided over by Pope Francis
16:00 – Meeting with representatives of the university and culture at the Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics of the Péter Péter University
17:30 – Farewell ceremony at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
18:00 - Departure by plane to Rome
19:55 – Arrival at Fiumicino International Airport
Locations
1. Ferenc Liszt International Airport
2. Sándor Palace and Carmelite Monastery
3. St. Stephen's Basilica
4. Boldog Batthyány-Strattmann László Otthon
5. Szent Erzsébet church in Árpád-házi
6. Papp-László Sports Arena
7. Apostolic Nunciature
8. Kossuth square
9. Péter Pázmány Catholic University
Accompanying programs
– Religious tourism exhibition - Szabadság tér
– Chamber exhibition - National Széchenyi Library
Fresh news
The altar of the Mass at Kossuth Square is already being built
Two weeks before the Pope's visit, the construction of the altar is already underway on the north side of Kossuth Square. The metal scaffolding and the main stage provide a worthy place for the Holy Mass, and will also provide the audience with a perfect view.
You can travel for free during the Pope's visit
Those visiting the capital due to the events of the papal visit can travel free of charge on the flights of the MÁV-Volán group and GYSEV. The fee exemption is valid for the 2nd carriage class of the scheduled flights. Those who wish to travel in 1st class must pay the difference in fares. Free travel does not require prior registration.
Pope Francis: the thrones are simple and light in color
The M1 television channel reported on Sunday that Pope Francis requested simple, light-colored thrones for his visit to Hungary. Currently, two master carpenters work 12 hours a day to ensure that the 5 papal and 16 bishop thrones await the arrival of church dignitaries in perfect condition.
The Pope's visit
In 2021, at the closing Mass of the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress, Pope Francis promised the faithful in Hungary that he would soon return to them. In the framework of the apostolic journey - which will finally take place on April 28-30, 2023. will take place between -, the Holy Father will not only meet political and church leaders, but also visit the poor, refugees and young people.
Logo and motto
On March 1, the Vatican presented the motto of the papal visit in April, which reads: "Christ is our future." At the same time, the official logo was also unveiled. The illustration shows a bridge; one side shows the colors of the Vatican, the other the Hungarian red-white-green. The bridge is surrounded by a ring, and a cross was drawn towards it, thus symbolizing that Jesus redeemed the Earth with his death on the cross.
Things to know
The Holy Mass begins at 9:30 a.m. in Budapest, on Kossuth Square, with the concelebration of Pope Francis. Participation is free for everyone.
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