Eucharistic Congress continues on day five

01/11

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A wall with prayers is depicted, which were all pinned on by pilgrims.

02/11

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Pilgrims watching a workshop on a big screen where it is shown, to give more people the possibility to see the workshops.

03/11

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The Blessed sacrament is exposed to pilgrims for adoration.

04/11

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This wall-cloth was made by children from different parishes in the irish Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, with each child having painted a different biblical scene.

05/11

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Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry from the Arcdiocese of Chicago, gives a talk about 'The Eucharist as Family Catechesis'.

06/11

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Peter Cardinal Turkson, the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, leads the Liturgy of Reconciliation.

07/11

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Peter Cardinal Turkson, the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, blesses the congregation at the Liturgy of Reconciliation.

08/11

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Richard Moore, the founder of Children in Crossfire, at Thursday's Press Conference.

09/11

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Pilgrims are queueing for workshops and talks. This system was necessary, as most workshops and talks are oversubscribed.

10/11

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The violet cloth lies draped around a white cross in front of the altar during the Liturgy of Reconciliation.

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Volunteers carry a large violet cloth towards the altar as part of the Liturgy of Reconciliation.

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The 50th International Eucharistic Congress starts on day 5 with a Liturgy of Reconciliation, it continued with talks and workshops, most of which were oversubscribed.