JOHN PAUL II TO PRESIDE AT OPENING OF EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS

VATICAN CITY, JUN 13, 2000 (VIS) - On Sunday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Peter's Square, Pope John Paul II will preside at the second vespers of the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity on the occasion of the opening of the 47th International Eucharistic Congress on the theme "Jesus Christ, The Only Savior of the World, Bread for a New Life."

The evening's liturgy will be marked by an entrance procession with the Holy Father and celebrants, the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the celebration of vespers and the Eucharistic benediction.

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