Archbishop of Quebec Gérald Cyprien confirmed on Thursday that Pope Francis will appear in person on the afternoon of July 27 in the Plains of Abraham and the next day in Saint-Anne-de-Beaupre.
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A twist: During a visit to Quebec, we learn that although the Holy Father can only be seen on a large screen in the plains, citizens can see him in person. Newspaper The information was revealed on Thursday morning: it was confirmed by Cardinal Lacroix in a press conference.
“The Holy Father wants to be close, to see and communicate with people. The Pope will offer many opportunities to see him. After the ritual event, he will be in the Popemobile and will be in the plains.
Deacon Benoit Thibault added that “the Plains of Abraham will be a special crossroads” to attend the Pope’s visit.
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Pope Francis will arrive at Jean-Lesage International Airport in Quebec on July 27 at 3:15 p.m. He will then visit the state officials and deliver a public address at the Citadel.
The speech was to be broadcast on giant screens, in plains where thousands of people gathered. The next day, he was to give a mass in Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré, which would be broadcast on giant screens across the plains.
On this day, he will also take a Popemobile tour of the streets of Sainte-Anne around the cathedral.
“The most expressed desire of the Holy Father is to be close to the people,” said Msgr.Gr the cross
Officials gave more details about the visit at a press conference at Quebec City Hall on Thursday. The press conference brings together several organizations such as Quebec City, the Quebec City Police Service, the Quebec Coordinating Committee for the Papal Visit and the Capital Transport Network.
Archbishop Gérald Cyprien Lacroix of Quebec will also attend. In particular, the Holy Pope knew that after his arrival people would gather on the road leading into the city.
More details to come…
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