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Date: May 22, 2024
Pontifical Legate blesses the Official Delegation of the IEC 2024
Quito, May 21, 2024 Editor: María José Casco On May 21, the official IEC 2024 delegation met with Cardinal Kevin Farrell, appointed by Pope Francis as Pontifical Legate for the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress. Cardinal Farrell expressed gratitude to the Holy Father for his appointment and shared his joy at returning to Latin America. “First […]
Date: May 21, 2024
Postage stamps from the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress are presented at the Holy See
The tradition of issuing postage stamps when an International Eucharistic Congress is held remains in force. Starting Monday, May 20, 2023, they are available for distribution. The IEC 2024 postage stamp features images of Quito-Ecuador; Places such as the Basilica of the National Vow, the top of Panecillo and the Middle of the World are […]
Date: May 21, 2024
Archbishop of Quito invites everyone to participate in #IEC2024 – Vatican News
Source: Vatican News In the final stretch towards the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress to be held in Quito, Ecuador, from September 8 to 15, 2024, the Press Office of the Holy See hosted the presentation of the final preparations. Under the motto “Fraternity to heal the world” they expect the participation of more than 5 […]
Date: May 20, 2024
Holy See Press Office reports on progress at IEC 2024
At a press conference held on Monday, May 20, at the facilities of the Holy See Press Office, progress in the organization of the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress was reported. “Ecuador is the first country in the world to be consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, for this reason the Pope chose it to […]
Date: May 19, 2024
The Solemnity of Pentecost was lived in Rome with a message of fraternity
“With the Spirit we sow the hope of peace, fraternity and justice” expressed the Holy Father during his homily in St. Peter’s Basilica regarding the Solemnity of Pentecost, on Sunday, May 19. The delegation of the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress was present at the ceremony, made up of bishops, priests, nuns and lay people from […]
Date: May 18, 2024
Fraternity to heal the world
Mauro Gambetti, O.F.M. Conv., Cardinal Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica held a meeting with the Official Delegation of the IEC 2024 on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The Cardinal stated that hosting the Congress constitutes a special and historic time, which emerges gloriously to be ferment in the world, highlighting that the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress […]
Date: May 18, 2024
The IEC 2024 and its impact on social and political life
Monsignor Edgar Peña, Substitute of the Vatican Secretariat of State, received the official delegation of the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress chaired by Monsignor Alfredo José Espinoza Mateus, Archbishop of Quito and Primate of Ecuador. He motivated the spirit of synodality to be experienced at the Eucharistic Congress, with the presence of more women, young people […]
Date: May 17, 2024
Official delegation of the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress, IEC 2024, visits Rome
As part of the activities leading up to the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress, the Official Delegation chaired by Monsignor Alfredo Espinoza Mateus sdb., Archbishop of Quito and Primate of Ecuador, arrived in Rome-Italy to hold a series of meetings with the main papal authorities. On Friday, May 17, Monsignor Espinoza held a meeting with H.E., […]
Date: May 16, 2024
EWTN joins the organization of IEC 2024 in Quito
Quito, May 15, 2024 Editor: María José Casco EWTN delegates visited Quito, site of the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress. During their stay from May 13 to 15, they carried out various activities to advance the organization of IEC 2024. The Catholic World Network – EWTN team, composed of Enrique Duprat, vice president of production in […]