Focolare Movement

Delegation of Fon from Fontem (Cameroon): Pilgrimage to Rome, Loppiano and Trent

Sep 13, 2016

From 19-28 September, a group of traditional leaders from Fontem (Cameroon) will be visiting Loppiano, Trent and Rome, including the Vatican and the Focolare headquarters in Rocca di Papa.

Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th of September 2016: different arrivals in Rome Wednesday 21st September 2016: Participation in an Audience with the Holy Father – Pope Francis in the Vatican – after the Audience, visit of the Tomb of Saint Peter the Apostles and the Popes – Visits of some selected holy sites of Rome Thursday 22nd September 2016: Touristic visit of Rome – Catacombs, Colosseum and Basilicas of  Rome.  Departure to Loppiano (Florence – first Focolare Citadel in the World created by Chiara Lubich) night at Loppiano. Friday 23rd of September 2016: Visit of Loppiano and meeting with the inhabitants of Loppiano Saturday 24th of September 2016: Departure from Loppiano to Trento – Chiara’s native town and citadel. A stop in Florence town – touristic visit. Night at Trento Sunday 25th of September 2016: Visit of Trent and inhabitants, Institutions, Municipality (Mayor) and Bishop of Trent. Monday 26th September 2016: departure from Trento to Rome – a touristic stop at Venice. Night in Rome – Castel Gandolfo . Focolare International Mariapolis Centre. Tuesday 27th September 2016: visit to the tomb of Mafua Ndem Chiara Lubich, at the Focolare Headquarters in Rocca di Papa. A meeting with the Centre of the Focolare Movement. Wednesday 28th September 2016: Departure and end of the Pilgrimage.  

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