International Eucharistic Congress 2021
The 52nd International Eucharistic Congress will take place on September 5-12 in Budapest, Hungary. The congress was originally scheduled to take place in 2020 but was postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pope Francis is scheduled to be the principal celebrant of the closing Mass in Heroes’ Square at 11:30 a.m. on September 12.
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Auxiliary bishop of Sydney: ‘The Eucharist invites us to be part of the mission of Christ’
Auxiliary Bishop Danny Meagher of Sydney is already talking up the preparations for the Australian city to host the next... Read more
Next International Eucharistic Congress to be held in Sydney in 2028
The 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, wrapped up with the announcement that Sydney will host the next congress... Read more
Prior to Quito 2024, there have been 4 International Eucharistic Congresses in Latin America
The Catholic Church in Latin America is once again preparing to host an International Eucharistic Congress, the fifth the region... Read more
Archbishop shares key themes of upcoming International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador
“I hope that it will be a congress that commits and leads to life..." Archbishop Alfredo José Espinoza Mateus, SDB,... Read more
Mark your calendars! International Eucharistic Congress set for September 2024
The theme of the next International Eucharistic Congress, to be held in Quito, Ecuador, will be the healing power of... Read more
Pope Francis at International Eucharistic Congress: ‘Let’s make time for Adoration’
Pope Francis is the first pope to attend an International Eucharistic Congress since the year 2000. Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Hungary and meets Viktor Orban
The pope is making his first international trip since undergoing surgery. Read more
Cardinal Erdö: Our world today is in burning need of a united Christianity
"This unity is the will of Christ Himself, who prayed that His disciples may be one, that the world may... Read more
At International Eucharistic Congress, cardinal says ‘faith in Europe has become a very small flame’
Cardinal Hollerich said he prayed that ‘missionary dimension of faith may be rediscovered in Europe.’ Read more
Cardinal Bo: Called to be a voice for human rights in Myanmar
Cardinal Charles Bo said that one of the “fruits of the culture” in Asia, particularly in Myanmar, is that citizens... Read more
US Catholic speaker recounts miracle healings at International Eucharistic Congress
Mary Healy said: ‘I have seen the Lord do so many amazing healings, including last night.’ Read more
The Eucharist should not be received unworthily, says Nigerian cardinal
Cardinal Onaiyekan said it is ‘the duty of pastors to make access to confession easily available.’ Read more
What role does the Eucharist hold in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Orthodox believers are called to pursue deification, or divine qualities, according to a Russian Orthodox leader. The most powerful way... Read more
Burma’s Cardinal Bo: Jesus waits patiently for us in the Eucharist
He called the COVID-19 pandemic the ‘irritating teacher of patience.’ Read more
Cardinal Lacroix: The Eucharist is the sacrament of peace
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped drive home the importance of the Eucharist, Gerald Cardinal Lacroix of Quebec said in a... Read more
Cardinal Sako says Pope Francis’ historic visit changed Iraq
He said that after the papal visit, ‘something has changed in the streets.’ Read more
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Metropolitan Hilarion: Catholics, Eastern Orthodox are united in belief in Christ’s Real Presence
Metropolitan Hilarion delivered the opening catechesis at the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary. Read more
Could the International Eucharistic Congress spark a Catholic revival like Denver's World Youth Day?
“When people are immersed in that for a weekend or for an evening or for a Eucharistic Congress, like you... Read more
International Eucharistic Congress kicks off Sunday in Budapest
Here’s what you need to know about the major Catholic gathering. Read more
Philippines to hold online Eucharistic meeting as pandemic prevents travel to Budapest
The Philippines bishops announced they will hold an online Eucharistic congress in solidarity with the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest... Read more
