Pope Francis' first visit to Belgium confirmed for September 2024
The exact dates for Pope Francis' first visit to Belgium have been confirmed for September this year. He will first visit neighbouring country Luxembourg before making stops in Brussels, Leuven and Louvain-la-Neuve.
At the end of last year, the Pope expressed his desire to travel to Belgium in recognition of the 600th anniversary of the Catholic University of Leuven. More concrete plans were announced earlier this year, including a possible visit to the Koekelberg Basilica in Brussels.
On Monday, the plans became official as the Holy See Press Office announced Pope Francis will be making his "Apostolic Journey" to Luxembourg and Belgium from 26 September to 29 September 2024.
"Accepting the invitation of the respective Heads of State and Church authorities, the Holy Father Francis will make an Apostolic Journey to Luxembourg on 26 September, and to Belgium from 26 to 29 September," a statement from the Press Office read.
