(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis is on his way to Poland for his 15th Apostolic Journey aborad and where he will also be participating in World Youth Day events.
The Alitalia Airbus A321 on which he is travelling is scheduled to land in Krakow at 16.00.
He is accompanied on board the plane by a Pontifical Delegation and some 70 members of the press.
Before setting off for the airport a group of young refugees of different nationalities, nine boys and six girls, gathered at his residence in the Vatican to say goodbye and wish him a good journey.
The Pope’s visit to Poland features many highlights including a visit to the Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau, celebration of Holy Mass at the Sanctuary of Jasna Gora, prayer at the Shrine of Divine Mercy and the celebration of Mass together with the young people from across the world who have travelled to Krakow for the 31st World Youth Day .
Pope Francis is due to return to the Vatican on Sunday, July 31.
(from Vatican Radio)
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