Americas News
WYD prayer vigil to share youths' stories of faith amid pain
This evening during World Youth Day’s vigil prayer several young people from around the world will share their personal stories... Read more
The Church a unity of diversities, Pope tells Brazil's bishops
Pope Francis told an assembly of the Brazilian bishops that the Church must be founded on unity in the abundance... Read more
Pope Francis: only God’s beauty can attract
Pope Francis told Brazil’s bishops that people will be drawn to the Church only through God’s beauty, recounting how God... Read more
Youths feel 'greater responsibility' after lunch with Pope Francis
The twelve youths chosen to lunch with Pope Francis during World Youth Day said they were still in disbelief, adding... Read more
Bishop: love of Christ must fuel missionary work
Our evangelization work must be motivated by a relationship of love with Jesus, an Australian bishop told a group of... Read more
Religion is 'leaven' in society, Pope tells Brazil's leaders
Pope Francis told representatives of Brazil’s leadership this morning that governments should affirm the value of religion in society so... Read more
Proclaim Gospel boldly and freely, Pope tells clergy
Pope Francis on Saturday urged Catholic clergy and consecrated religious to share the Gospel with young people boldly “so that... Read more
Vocations Fair at WYD seeks to spark reflection
A major part of World Youth Day, the 2013 Vocations Fair offers young people examples of those who have responded... Read more
Indian youth recounts 'great' World Youth Day lunch with Pope
Thomson Philip, a young India-born man who lives in New Zealand, can hardly believe he sat next to Pope Francis... Read more
Teenager crosses South America on foot to see Pope
Unable to afford transportation, a teenage boy traveled 1,829 miles to Rio de Janeiro by foot, hoping to meet Pope... Read more
Jesus' cross invites us to be smitten by his love, Pope says
The cross of Christ is an invitation for us to fall in love with him and to then reach out... Read more
Abortion rights activists vandalize cathedral in Chile
Abortion activists interrupted Mass at the Cathedral of the Chilean capital Santiago the evening of July 25, destroying confessionals and... Read more
Never be afraid to share Gospel, Archbishop Chaput tells youth
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia held three catechetical sessions at World Youth Day, urging youth to follow Christ with humility,... Read more
Family life the 'privileged' place to receive faith, Pope says
Marking the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, during his Angelus address today Pope Francis said the transmission of faith... Read more
Jesus wants intimate friendship, Denver archbishop tells youth
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila encouraged young people attending World Youth Day to move beyond having a surface-level friendship with Jesus... Read more
Brazilian family uses WYD as pro-life opportunity
The Said di Lavor family did not leave their commitment to protecting unborn children at home when they made the... Read more
Pope adds meeting with youth detainees to schedule
The Vatican's spokesman says Pope Francis will meet with five local imprisoned youths on Friday morning, and that the Pope... Read more
Honduran cardinal says saints are a Christian's work of art
The Archbishop of Tegucigalpa encouraged young people to follow the path of sanctity during his World Youth Day catechesis July... Read more
Faith radically transforms us, Pope tells young people
The virtue of faith “accomplishes a revolution” in the lives of believers, which brings our way of thinking and acting... Read more
Location for World Youth Day vigil changed due to rain
After three days of rain in Rio de Janeiro, World Youth Day planners have decided to change the location of... Read more
