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.
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