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Mother Veronica of the Holy Faith (left) shows some of the hosts that will be consecrated during the International Eucharistic Congress; portrait of St. Mariana of Jesus (right). / Credit: Eduardo Berdejo/EWTN News

Hosts for International Eucharistic Congress Made in Home of Ecuador’s First Saint

Sep 11, 2024

Some 65,000 hosts for the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress could not have come from a better place: the home of Ecuador’s first saint, Mariana of Jesus.

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..." / Credit: screenshot of video from Holy See Press Office

The Eucharist Teaches Us fraternity: Pope Francis to 2024 International Eucharistic Congress

Sep 8, 2024

Pope Francis sent a video message for the first day of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress, taking place in Quito, Ecuador, Sept. 8-15.

EWTN will broadcast the opening and closing Masses, along with various sessions of the International Eucharistic Congress, throughout the coming week. / Credit: Shutterstock

How to Participate in the International Eucharistic Congress at Home

Sep 7, 2024

The 2024 International Eucharistic Congress, which begins this Sunday in Quito, Ecuador, is generating great expectations around the world.

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