2016 International Eucharistic Congress

The 2016 International Eucharistic Congress is the 51st edition of the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) which took place from January 24–31, 2016 in Cebu City, Philippines. A convention center, the International Eucharistic Congress Pavilion, was made for this occasion. Pope Francis sent Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar as his papal legate, who had presided the opening Mass on January 24. This is the second time that the Philippines hosted the International Eucharistic Congress, with the first one held in Manila on February 3–7, 1937.

2016 International Eucharistic Congress

The 2016 International Eucharistic Congress is the 51st edition of the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) which took place from January 24–31, 2016 in Cebu City, Philippines. A convention center, the International Eucharistic Congress Pavilion, was made for this occasion. Pope Francis sent Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar as his papal legate, who had presided the opening Mass on January 24. This is the second time that the Philippines hosted the International Eucharistic Congress, with the first one held in Manila on February 3–7, 1937.