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Francis' message to young Cubans: Dream of a better world
Pope Francis sent a video message to Cuban youth unable to attend World Youth Day on Friday, encouraging them to... Read more
WYD panel discusses worldwide state of religious freedom
The day after a priest was brutally murdered in France, a panel at World Youth Day in Poland discussed the... Read more
The Pope's powerful words at a children's hospital in Poland
Pope Francis paid a visit to the patients of a children's hospital in Krakow on Friday, where he stressed the... Read more
At Auschwitz, Pope prays for God's forgiveness
Pope Francis paid a solemn visit to the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps on Friday, where over a million people... Read more
Three words every couple should know, according to Pope Francis
Married couples were the focus of Pope Francis’ second “balcony talk” in Poland on Thursday, receiving from him three words... Read more
Don't waste your life seeking 'empty thrills', Pope tells youth
For young people who have given up on life, or who waste their existence seeking out “empty thrills,” Pope Francis... Read more
The humble speak for God, Pope says at Czestochowa
Those who embrace their own littleness become the “spokespersons” of God, Pope Francis said during Mass at the shrine of... Read more
French pilgrims pedal their way to World Youth Day
Pilgrims from across the globe travel to World Youth Day by plane, train and automobile. But not Victor Jacquemont, Antoine... Read more
Syrian brothers reunite at WYD, and ask the world to pray
Among the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims at World Youth Day are two brothers, recently reunited. Read more
In first balcony talk, Pope tells youth to 'make chaos'
On his first night in Krakow Pope Francis was already stirring things up with participants in WYD by hosting an... Read more
What Pope Francis told young immigrants in Texas
As thousands of youth gather in Krakow this week for World Youth Day with Pope Francis, hundreds of undocumented immigrants... Read more
Nun who escaped with her life talks about ISIS attack in France
Sister Danielle, one of the religious who was held hostage by ISIS at a church in France, was able to... Read more
Francis to Polish leaders: Remember the past, but look to the future
After landing in Krakow on Wednesday, Pope Francis told Polish leaders to take a look at their history and use... Read more
The story of Poland's majestic 'underground salt cathedral'
Located just southeast of Krakow, the Wieliczka salt mine is famous for many things – most notably its underground chapels,... Read more
French bishops declare day of fasting after priest's murder
In response to the murder of Father Jacques Hamel by believed Islamic State sympathizers, the French bishops have designated Friday,... Read more
Let the fire of faith enkindle the world, cardinal tells WYD pilgrims
Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz’s welcome to World Youth Day pilgrims on Tuesday had a stirring reminder: it is up to them... Read more
Pope Francis goes to Krakow tomorrow – here's what to watch for
Many special moments are anticipated during Pope Francis' visit to Poland this week for World Youth Day, especially considering his... Read more
Cardinal Dziwisz talks Krakow, Saint John Paul II
As World Youth Day approaches, the Archbishop of Krakow recently spoke with EWTN Deutschland about the “city of saints” hosting... Read more
For youth in Krakow, seeing Pope Francis will be 'out of this world'
As thousands of youth are setting foot in Krakow for World Youth Day, many voiced their excitement not only to... Read more
Munich archbishop, Benedict XVI grieve deadly shooting
The archbishop of Munich has called for prayers for the victims of Friday’s deadly shooting at a shopping mall, and... Read more
