Pope arrives in Milan for World Meeting of Families

June 01, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Milan on Friday afternoon, June 1 to join the 7th World Meeting of Families.

During his weekend visit the Holy Father will speak to the people of Milan at the Piazza Duomo, attend a concert held in his honor at La Scala opera house, and preside at the Mass concluding the World Meeting of Families. A massive congregation of up to 1 million people is expected for the closing liturgy.

 

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Further information:

• Vatican: Pope in Milan for World Meeting of Families (ANSA)
• Benedict XVI?in Milan (L'Osservatore Romano)
• Milan: An embrace for the Pope after the poison of the Vatileaks scandal (Vatican Insider)