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The 28th International Eucharistic Congress begins in Chicago, with over 250,000 spectators attending the opening procession.

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28th International Eucharistic Congress

Catholic gathering in 1926

The 28th International Eucharistic Congress was held in Chicago, Illinois, United States from June 20 to 24, 1926. The event, held by the Catholic Church, was a eucharistic congress, which is a large scale gathering of Catholics that focuses on the Eucharist and other items of…
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Chicago

Most populous city in Illinois, United States

Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census, while the Chicago…
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June 20

Day of the year

June 20 is the 171st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 194 days remain until the end of the year.
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