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Young boy speechless after giving flowers to Pope
The boy who greeted the Holy Father upon his arrival in Brazil said he could not find the words to... Read more
Exhausting trip to Rio was 'worth it,' Mozambique youths say
A group of young people who traveled 18 hours on a plane to make it to Brazil for World Youth... Read more
Pope very happy with enthusiastic Rio reception
Pope Francis arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to a jubilant welcome that at times involved crowds swarming the... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WYD pilgrims help rebuild quake-damaged Chilean church
Forty Australian World Youth Day pilgrims made a special stop in Chile on Saturday to help rebuild a 200-year-old church... Read more
Pope to receive cross signed by 10,000 Colombian youth
During World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro next week, Pope Francis will be presented with and bless a wooden... Read more
Bishop catechists for World Youth Day 2013 revealed
During World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, more than 250 bishops from around the world will preside at catechetical... Read more
Argentine bishop turning 100 assures Pope is 'a holy man'
Bishop Guillermo Leaden, who resides in Buenos Aires and will turn 100 on July 20, reflected on the election of... Read more
Pope Francis' accommodations for World Youth Day revealed
The Pontifical Council for Social Communications has posted a series of photos of the room where Pope Francis will stay... Read more
World Youth Day expected to boost economy in Rio de Janeiro
The organizers of the World Youth Day to be held next week in Brazil have sent a report on the... Read more
Pope Francis inspires Colombian priest to sell Mercedes
Inspired by the words and example of Pope Francis, a priest in Santa Marta, Colombia, said that he has decided... Read more
WYD cross and Marian icon arrive in Rio de Janeiro
The World Youth Day Cross and Icon of the Virgin Mary arrived July 6 in Rio de Janeiro, where they... Read more
Pope offers 'deep sympathy' to Quebec train victims, families
Pope Francis said he is uniting himself in prayer with the victims of the unusual train explosion that killed at... Read more
