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53rd International Eucharistic Congress
The LIII International Eucharistic Congress 2024 is the Eucharistic congress that took place from September 8 to 15, 2024 in Quito, Ecuador. Is the first time that the Ecuadorian capital hosts the ecumenical event and the sixth time that it takes place in the American continent, after the various congresses in some cities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia and after the held in the capital of Hungary, Budapest in 2021. Background After the visit made by Pope Francis in 2015, during the period of the then president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, the pope was enthusiastic about the warmth shown by the Andean country, for which in a meeting held in Rome, he determined that Quito is chosen for the ecumenical congress, to give greater projection to the Catholic religion in a region that has once again been divided in the religious sphere due to the constant sieges of leftist-leaning politicians that have left the region weak. In one of the Masses held ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centro De Convenciones Bicentenario
The Quito Metropolitan Convention Center (CCMQ), also known as the Bicentenario Convention Center, is a complex of municipally owned buildings that constitutes the main convention center of the city of Quito, Ecuador. The complex is located on the grounds of the terminal of the Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Old Mariscal Sucre Airport, surrounded by Bicentenario Park, in the parish of La Concepción, north of the Ecuadorian capital. Background On July 13, 2015, the design chosen for the Convention Center building was presented, the cost of which would amount to US 15 million, covered and donated entirely by Aecon Group Inc as part of that company's legacy to the city. On October 30 of the same year, the first debate on the project was held in the Metropolitan Council of the city, resulting in its approval. On November 27, however, a second and definitive debate was held where The matter regarding land use was approved. Construction and inauguration The complex bega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
