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Archbishop of Rio underscores positive impact of WYD
Archbishop Orani Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro said World Youth Day 2013 has had a positive impact on the country,... Read more
Pope cries with Brazilian child who wants to be a priest
Nathan de Brito brought Pope Francis to tears during one of his motorcades through the streets of Rio de Janeiro... Read more
Cardinal Turkson links care for environment, human life
Respect for the environment is a matter of justice, connected to respect for human life and founded upon our relationship... Read more
Polish pilgrims already anticipating Krakow 2016
With the final Mass of World Youth Day 2013 barely coming to a close, young people from Poland were already... Read more
Closing Mass for Rio's World Youth Day largest since 1995
Over three million Catholic pilgrims from around the world attended the final Mass at World Youth Day on Sunday, making... Read more
In spite of challenges, global youth plan for Krakow
Young global participants in Rio de Janeiro's World Youth Day say that traveling to Krakow, Poland in 2016 for the... Read more
World Youth Day vigil was 'spectacular,' say pilgrims in Rio
Young people participating in the World Youth Day prayer vigil in Rio de Janeiro before the final Mass with Pope... Read more
Pope gives surprising in-flight press conference
Pope Francis finished off his trip to Brazil with one last unscripted moment by holding a 1 hour and 20... Read more
Hundreds in DC celebrate World Youth Day locally
Over 500 local pilgrims flocked to the Franciscan Monastery in Washington D.C. on Saturday to join in prayer and show... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley to youth: witness by building strong marriages
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston encouraged thousands of pilgrims at a catechesis talk in Rio de Janeiro to choose... Read more
Lector at Papal WYD Mass says she encountered Church
The young woman who proclaimed a Scripture reading at the Papal Mass at World Youth Day said that it was... Read more
Catholics find grace in Copacabana confessions
Young people from around the world stood in long lines on Rio’s Copacabana Beach to take part in the Sacrament... Read more
Build a 'civilization of love,' Pope encourages Brazilian people
In a farewell address to the people of Brazil, Pope Francis indicated his thanks for their warm welcome and encouraged... Read more
Make definite commitments, Pope urges youth
In his encounter of thanks with the volunteers at World Youth Day, Pope Francis exhorted the young people to make... Read more
Californian at WYD seeks signatures from around the world
Mike Alvarado is on a mission at World Youth Day to get people from around the world to sign his... Read more
Embrace 'missionary spirit,' Pope tells Latin American bishops
Pope Francis told leading Latin American bishops that all Catholics must renew the Church with a “missionary spirit,” acknowledging that... Read more
'Marks' of Francis' papacy starting to emerge, Vatican spokesman says
The director of the Vatican press office said that several major themes can be seen throughout Pope Francis’ addresses during... Read more
Poles thrilled to hear next World Youth Day in Krakow
Young Polish men and women gathered in Rio rejoiced at Pope Francis’ announcement that Krakow, Poland will host the next World... Read more
Nigerian bishop calls Catholics to be missionaries at home
Catholics should live out their everyday lives in a way that witnesses to those around them, offering hope in a... Read more
Pope: Mary the model of evangelization, Christian service
Following the closing Mass of World Youth Day, Pope Francis held Mary up as the model for the life of... Read more
