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Pope Francis greets altar servers from France in 2022. / Credit: Vatican Media

Over 50,000 Altar Servers Gather in Rome for Yearly Pilgrimage

Jul 29, 2024

Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of Altar Servers 2024.

Pope Francis greets altar servers from France. / Credit: Vatican Media

50,000 Altar Servers Headed to Rome for Meeting this Month

Jul 5, 2024

The German Bishops’ Conference stated in a July 2 press release the theme for the 13th pilgrimage is “With You,” an expression taken from the Book of Isaiah.

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