Pope John Paul II visits Perugia

Pope John Paul II visited the city of Perugia on October 26, 1986. According to the Diocese of Perugia–Città della Pieve, the papal helicopter landed at the Santa Giuliana stadium at 8:50 a.m. during the visit.

Before leaving the city early on the morning of Monday, October 27, the Pope celebrated Mass for cloistered nuns at the Casa del Sacro Cuore. During this Mass, he asked for their prayers regarding the upcoming meeting for peace in Assisi. His departure coincided with the start of the "truce of God" invoked for the world.