Aparecida is the most important religious city in Brazil; the Basilica of Aparecida, the National Sanctuary, is the second largest Basilica in the world.
The Pope will visit Brazil in May 2007, and will celebrate a mass in Aparecida; this will be a major event for the Catholic community.
The site below, in English, brings more information about Aparecida.
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