Sunday, May 26, 2024

Vatican announces papal journey to Luxembourg, Belgium

Shalom World News on X: "In September this year, Pope Francis will make  Apostolic Journey to Luxembourg and Belgium as announced by the Holy See  Press Office today. The Apostolic journey is

Pope Francis will visit Luxembourg on September 26 and Belgium on September 26-29, according to Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office.

While in Belgium, the Pope will visit Brussels (the nation’s capital), Leuven, and Louvain-la-Neuve.

Luxembourg, a nation of 680,000 (map), is 74% Christian (71% Catholic), 4% Muslim, and 21% agnostic. 

Belgium, a nation of 11.9 million (map), is 61% Christian (58% Catholic), 26% agnostic, 9% Muslim, and 2% atheist.