VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 5, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Three apostolic trips and the synod of bishops on the word of God make up part of Benedict XVI's schedule for the coming months.
The Vatican today published the calendar of celebrations the Pope will preside over during September through November.
This Sunday, the Holy Father will make a one-day pastoral visit to Cagliari, Italy. Then the Pontiff leaves for France on Friday, Sept. 12, for the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes. He returns Monday, Sept. 15.
Benedict XVI will celebrate Mass and dedicate the altar in the cathedral of Albano, Italy, on Sept. 25.
He will inaugurate the 12th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Oct. 5 at a ceremony in the Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls. Four weeks later, on Oct. 26, the Pope will preside over the conclusion of the synod at St. Peter's Basilica.
On Oct. 9, the Holy Father will celebrate a Mass to mark the 50th anniversary of his predecessor, Pope Pius XII.
On Oct. 12, he will preside over four canonizations.
The next week, Oct. 19, will bring another pastoral visit -- this time to Pompei, Italy, where the Holy Father will celebrate Mass and lead the praying of the rosary.
Finally, on Nov. 3, the Pope will preside over a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the repose of the souls of the cardinals and bishops who have died over the course of the year.
ZE08090505 - 2008-09-05
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Pope's Calendar Includes Synod on Word of God
Schedule for September-November Released
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