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Pope Francis delivers a video message to participants in the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress, taking place in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 8-15, 2024. The Eucharist teaches us how to have, the pope said in his message recorded at the Vatican, "a profound brotherhood, born of union with God..."

Pope Francis to 2024 International Eucharistic Congress: The Eucharist teaches us fraternity

Sep 8, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis sent a video message for the first day of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress, taking place in Quito,... Read more

Basilica of the National Vow in Quito, Ecuador.

10 things to know about the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador

Jul 23, 2024

By Diego López Marina

The theme of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress is “Fraternity to Heal the World.” Read more

Pope Francis in Ecuador in 2015.

Ecuador to host International Eucharistic Congress in 2024

Mar 20, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis had designated the Archdiocese of Quito in Ecuador the host of the 2024... Read more

Pope Francis processes into Mass at Quito's Bicentennial Park, July 7, 2015.

Pope: Evangelizing isn't about big talk – it's about joy

Jul 7, 2015

In his second homily while visiting Ecuador, Pope Francis spoke on Tuesday of the importance of fostering unity through evangelization,... Read more