Thursday 16th September - Edinburgh and Glasgow

The Queen will receive Pope Benedict on his arrival. The Pope will meet members of the royal family and other dignitaries at Holyrood House in Edinburgh. The Pope will preside at an outdoor Mass before departing for England. 

08:10 Departure from Ciampino Airport, Rome

10:30 Arrival at Edinburgh International Airport

11:00 State Welcome and Audience with HM Queen Elizabeth II, Palace of Holyrood House

11:40 State Reception in the grounds of the Palace of Holyrood House

Address: HM The Queen

Address: The Holy Father

13:00 Private Lunch with the Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, Archbishop's House

17:15 Pope Benedict XVI presides at the celebration of Mass, Bellahouston Park

Homily: The Holy Father

20:00 Departure from Glasgow Airport for London Heathrow

21:25 Arrival at London Heathrow Airport

Friday 17th September - London

On the second day, Pope Benedict will visit St Mary's University College, Twickenham. Here, there will be three main features: There will be a moment of prayer with representatives of religious congregations - particularly those who have a charism for education and a history of education. The Holy Father will then meet about 3,000 young people - schoolchildren, students - to celebrate Catholic education. From there he will meet religious leaders and people of faith, for a discussion about faith and culture. Finally, the Vicar of Christ will meet the Archbishop of Canterbury for an address with the bishops of England and Wales and various members of the Anglican ecclesial communion. Then, at Westminster Hall, the Holy Father will give an address to various representatives of British society. The Pope will then celebrate Vespers at Westminster Abbey with the Archbishop of Westminster, the Archbishop of Canterbury and other religious leaders.

08:00 Private Celebration of Mass in the Chapel of the Apostolic Nunciature, Wimbledon

10:00 Celebration of Catholic Education, St Mary's University College, Twickenham

Prayer with Representatives of Religious Congregations, St Mary's Chapel

Greeting: The Holy Father

Gathering with school children and students, Sports Arena, including the inauguration of the John Paul II Institute for Sport

Address: The Holy Father

11:30 Meeting with Religious Leaders and People of Faith, Waldegrave Drawing Room, St Mary's University College, Twickenham.

Speech: The Holy Father

16:00 Fraternal Visit to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lambeth Palace

Speech: Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

Speech: The Holy Father

17:10 Address to Civil Society, Westminster Hall, Palace of Westminster

Speech: The Holy Father

18:15 Celebration of Evening Prayer, Westminster Abbey

Speech: The Holy Father

Speech: Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

Saturday 18th September - London

Pope Benedict will celebrate Mass in Westminster Cathedral where he will also greet the people of Wales. Later in the day the Pope will visit a home for the elderly. This will provide him with the chance to reach out to those who cannot meet him. In the evening there will be an open-air Vigil of prayer in Hyde Park.

09:00  Courtesy Call from the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. David Cameron MP, Archbishop's House, Westminster

09:20  Courtesy Call from the Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon. Nick Clegg MP, Archbishop's House, Westminster

09:30  Courtesy Call from the Acting Leader of HM Opposition, the Rt Hon. Harriet Harman MP, Archbishop's House, Westminster

10:00 Mass in the Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Westminster

Pope Benedict will greet 2,500 young people gathered in the Piazza to welcome him.

Pope Benedict will greet the people of Wales.

Greeting and Homily: The Holy Father

17:00 Pastoral Visit to St Peter's Residence for Older People, Vauxhall

Speech: The Holy Father

18:15 Prayer Vigil on the Eve of the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman, Hyde Park

Speech: The Holy Father 

Sunday 19th September - West Midlands

The final day of the visit is focused very much on the beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman, and the Pope will celebrate that beatification at Cofton Park in Birmingham. He will conclude the day by meeting with the bishops of England, Scotland and Wales in Oscott College before returning to Rome from Birmingham Airport.

08:00    Farewell to the Apostolic Nunciature, Wimbledon

08:45  Departure by helicopter for Birmingham, Wimbledon Park

09:30  Arrival by helicopter in Birmingham

10:00  Celebration of Mass with the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman, Cofton Park, Birmingham

Homily and Angelus: The Holy Father

13:10  Private Visit to the Oratory of St Philip Neri, Edgbaston, Birmingham   

13:45  Lunch with the Bishops of England, Scotland and Wales and the Papal Entourage, Oscott College

16:45 Meeting with the Bishops of England, Scotland and Wales, Seminary Chapel, Oscott College

Speech: Keith Patrick Cardinal O'Brien

Speech: Archbishop Vincent Nichols

Speech: The Holy Father

18:15 Departure Ceremony, Birmingham International Airport

Speech: The Holy Father

18:45  Departure by air from Birmingham International Airport

22:30  Arrival at Ciampino Airport, Rome