The Vatican announced March 20 that Pope Francis has designated the Archdiocese of Quito in Ecuador the host of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress.
The conference, in its 53rd edition, will also take place during the 150th anniversary of the consecration of Ecuador to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
“This great ecclesial meeting will manifest the fruitfulness of the Eucharist for evangelisation and the renewal of faith in the Latin American continent,” the Vatican said.
The city of Quito sits in the foothills of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 9,350 feet. It is the capital city of Ecuador and the most populous, with over 3 million people in the metro area – 85% of whom are Catholic.
The archdiocese shared the news of its designation as the seat of the 2024 Eucharistic Congress on Facebook, writing that “we assume this great responsibility with joy and are committing everyone to work”.