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Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress

Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
01/08
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A group of nuns are seated in the pitch area of Croke Park, waiting for the closing ceremony to start.
Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
02/08
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Pilgrims are sitting on the stands, waiting for the clsoing ceremony to start.
Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
03/08
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A pilgrim holds a picture of Pope John Paul II at Croke Park.
Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
04/08
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A pilgrim holding a Vatican Flag at the pith area of Croke Park.
Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
05/08
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The pilgrims are queueing outside Croke Park, despite the light bouts of rain.
Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
06/08
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A protester protests outside Croke Park against the Child Abuse scandal in the Irish Church and especially Cardinal Brady's handling of it.
Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
07/08
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The pilgrims are queueing outside Croke Park, despite the light bouts of rain.
Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
08/08
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Protesters protest outside Croke Park against abortion and the National Irish Broadcaster RTE.
  • Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
  • Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
  • Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
  • Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
  • Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
  • Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
  • Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress
  • Pilgrims gather for closing ceremony of Eucharistic Congress

Thousands of pilgrims arrive at Croke Park ahead of the closing ceremony and open air Mass for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. The ceremony and Mass ends the 8 day long Eucharistic Congress.

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