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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He called the COVID-19 pandemic the ‘irritating teacher of patience.’ Read more
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Metropolitan Hilarion delivered the opening catechesis at the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary. Read more
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The Romani people are Hungary’s largest minority group. Read more
The pope will meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Read more
Pope Francis is expected to visit the countries on Sept. 12-15. Read more
Cardinal Péter Erdő noted that the official hymn’s lyrics date back to 1938. Read more