Cyclists hanging under the Grenoble Bastille cable cars during the 17th stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 170km between Grenoble and Meribel. AFP
Cyclists hanging under the Grenoble Bastille cable cars during the 17th stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 170km between Grenoble and Meribel. AFP
Afghan children play inside an abandoned car as refugees and migrants from the destroyed Moria camp are sheltered, near a new temporary camp, on the island of Lesbos, Greece. AP Photo
Afghan children play inside an abandoned car as refugees and migrants from the destroyed Moria camp are sheltered, near a new temporary camp, on the island of Lesbos, Greece. AP Photo
Vendors wearing facemasks as a preventive measure against the coronavirus wait for customers to rent their toy bikes for rides along the Rajpath street near India Gate in New Delhi. AFP
Vendors wearing facemasks as a preventive measure against the coronavirus wait for customers to rent their toy bikes for rides along the Rajpath street near India Gate in New Delhi. AFP
A model displays a creation from the "idol lady2020" collection during Beijing Fashion Week in Beijing. AFP
A model displays a creation from the "idol lady2020" collection during Beijing Fashion Week in Beijing. AFP
The pack rides during the 17th stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 170km between Grenoble and Meribel. AFP
The pack rides during the 17th stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 170km between Grenoble and Meribel. AFP
Floodwaters move on the street in Pensacola, Florida. Hurricane Sally made landfall near Gulf Shores, Alabama, as a Category 2 storm, pushing a surge of ocean water onto the coast and dumping torrential rain. AP Photo
Floodwaters move on the street in Pensacola, Florida. Hurricane Sally made landfall near Gulf Shores, Alabama, as a Category 2 storm, pushing a surge of ocean water onto the coast and dumping torrential rain. AP Photo
A graveyard for victims of the coronavirus at the Pondok Ranggon cemetery in Jakarta. AFP
A graveyard for victims of the coronavirus at the Pondok Ranggon cemetery in Jakarta. AFP
Buildings surrounding the Bebelplatz are illuminated by colourful images during the 'Festival of Lights' in Berlin, Germany. Berlin's famous landmarks will be projected with artworks of lights from 11 to 20 September. EPA
Buildings surrounding the Bebelplatz are illuminated by colourful images during the 'Festival of Lights' in Berlin, Germany. Berlin's famous landmarks will be projected with artworks of lights from 11 to 20 September. EPA

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The Pope's itinerary

Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport


Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial


Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport

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