The Vatican has shared the itinerary for Pope Francis’ visit to Canada in July, which includes visiting the site of a former Alberta residential school with survivors of the institutions.

The papal visit will begin in Edmonton on July 24 and end in Iqaluit on July 29.

His program will include both public and private events with a focus on Indigenous participation.

Pope Francis is expected to arrive in Edmonton on July 24 to a ceremony at the airport. The following day he is scheduled to join survivors at the Ermineskin Indian Residential School in the community of Maskwacis south of the city.

Later that day, Francis is scheduled to visit Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, an Indigenous church in downtown Edmonton. The church was recently restored after a major fire in 2020.

The following day, Francis is set to attend a mass at the Commonwealth Stadium, home of the Edmonton Elks CFL football club.

The Pope will then go to Lac Ste. Anne that evening where a large pilgrimage takes place each year.

He is next scheduled to travel to Quebec City July 27, where he is to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon. He will then have private meetings at La Citadelle and later deliver a public address.

The pontiff is scheduled to travel to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre July 28 to celebrate mass.

Pope Francis is planning to meet with Indigenous leaders from Eastern Canada July 29 before flying to Iqaluit. Francis will have a private meeting there with residential school survivors ahead of a public community event.

The Canadian bishops said public events will be free and tickets will be announced in coming days.