Archive for July 22, 2013

Pope Francis boards the papal plane carrying his black bag at Rome's Fiumicino Airport on July 22, 2013. ANSA/TELENEWS.?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis' style changes papal flight

As he boarded the plane for Rio de Janeiro and the 28th World Youth Day, Pope Francis brought his down-to-earth... Read more

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Pope targets 'throwaway culture' during Brazil visit

Pope Francis said as he flew to Rio de Janeiro that he is going to meet young people and help... Read more

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Pope mourns death of Cardinal Pimenta, a man of 'devoted service'

Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence to the Archbishop of Bombay over the July 19 death of his... Read more

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Lourdes shrine officially records 69th miracle

The famous Marian shrine in Lourdes, France has received an official declaration from the Bishop of Pavia, Italy stating that... Read more

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Impoverished youth will give Marian image to Brazilian slum

A group of 67 young people from the slums in Buenos Aires heading to Brazil for World Youth Day will... Read more

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Young people with disabilities to perform musical in Rio

At World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro this week, a group of Peruvian youth with disabilities are set to... Read more

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Rio archbishop: World Youth Day shows young people's thirst for God

As the official start of World Youth Day nears, Archbishop Orani Joao Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro reflected on the... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

World Youth Day participants hope to build peaceful future

Journalists from across the world heard stories of faith and determination from young people attending World Youth Day 2013 in... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Singer says WYD offers chance to experience 'global Church'

Award-winning Catholic musician Matt Maher sees this year’s World Youth Day gathering as an opportunity to recognize the universal nature... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Parish outreach to young parents? There's an app for that

Father John Belmonte noticed two things about the millennial generation – they were scarce in the pews, and they were... Read more

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Pope comes to spark 'flame of fraternal love' in Rio

Affirming the “great heart” of the Brazilian people, Pope Francis said at a welcome ceremony that he comes to World... Read more

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Thousands of journalists swarm Copacabana beach for World Youth Day

Around 6,000 journalists from around the globe are flocking to Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach this week to cover the... Read more

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Bomb found at Aparecida shrine ahead of Pope's visit

The Brazilian military discovered an improvised bomb in a parking garage bathroom at the shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida... Read more