In the afternoon – Choirs arrive in Rome, placement in the accommodations/hotels. 6 pm – Opening Ceremony in Paul VI Hall.
on Friday,
December 29th, 2023
10 am – Masses/Liturgies for Nations (in various Churches in Rome) from 12.30 am to 5.45 pm – Peace prayers in Santa Maria in Trastevere 8 pm – Gala concerts in Basilica dei Santi XII Apostoli and in Basilica di S. Andrea della Valle.
on Saturday,
December 30th, 2023
8.30 am – Rehearsal for the Closing Mass in Paul VI Hall and audience with the Pope; 3 pm – Carol singing for all choirs with the audience (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Basilica di Sant’Andrea della Valle).
on Sunday,
December 31th, 2023
In the morning – Service at the Masses for all choirs and short concerts in different parishes of Rome
on Monday,
January 1st, 2024
10 am – Closing Mass in San Pietro. Choirs departure.