1 million may see Pope in Portugal
March 01, 2010
The Portuguese bishops have announced details of Pope Benedict’s May 11-14 pilgrimage to their nation of 10.6 million. Capacity crowds of 150,000 and 250,000 respectively may attend open-air Masses in the capital city of Lisbon and at the Avenida dos Aliados in the northwestern city of Porto. The Pontiff will also visit Fatima, where 600,000 attended a Mass offered by Pope John Paul II in 2000.
“With You, We Walk in Hope: Christianity, Wisdom, and Mission” is the theme of the visit.
88% of the nation’s residents are Catholic.
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Further information:
- Bento XVI em Portugal
- Walking in Hope, Wisdom and Mission all the way to Fatima (Vatican Radio)
- Avenida dos Aliados (Wikipedia)
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