(June 18.06.2011) Pope Benedict XVI is going on his 23rd pastoral voyage in Italy, for a one-day visit to the Republic of San Marino in North Central Italy. He will be boarding a helicopter at 8 in the morning of Sunday, at the Vatican heliport for his one-hour flight to the Republic. Founded in 301 A.D. San Marino is the most ancient European Republic. Recognized by all the principal world organizations, the Republic of San Marino can boast an undisputed pre-eminence on themes regarding peace, freedom and the universal rights of man.. The diocese of the Republic is known by the name San Marino-Montefeltro whose ordinary is Bishop Luigi Negri. An hour after landing the Pope will preside over a concelebrated Mass at the Serravalle Stadium. Then at Liberty square he will be greeted by the Captain Regents, and will meet the authorities of the Republic and deliver a discourse. Before departure he will have an encounter with the youth at the Pennabili Sports Stadium.
