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Vatican withdraws World Youth Day 2023 stamp after criticism in Portugal
The stamp’s design drew negative comments because it “recalls a colonial past very distant from Pope Francis’ message of universal... Read more
‘See you in Lisbon,’ Pope Francis shares message 3 months before World Youth Day 2023
The message was published on May 4, just under three months before the Aug. 1-6 international gathering. Read more
PHOTOS: A look back at 10 years of Pope Francis’ participation in World Youth Days
In the 10 years of his papacy, the Holy Father has exhorted young people at World Youth Days to answer... Read more
Spanish bishop: Reference to UN’s Agenda 2030 on World Youth Day website was ‘a mistake’
The bishop of Orihuela-Alicante in Spain, José Ignacio Munilla, called the reference to the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 on the... Read more
President of Portugal registers for World Youth Day 2023: Here’s how you can participate
According to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the event “will be the largest collective meeting ever in Portugal.” Read more
World Youth Day Cross and Marian Icon tour US
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has organized a tour of of the official World Youth Day Cross and Marian... Read more
How Pope Francis thinks you should prep for WYD in Panama
How can young people prepare for the next World Youth Day, Pope Francis asks? Remember the past, be courageous in... Read more
Official song for World Youth Day 2016 debuted in Krakow
The official song for World Youth Day Krakow 2016, inspired by the theme “Blessed are the merciful,” was premiered in... Read more
Official logo, prayer for WYD Krakow 2016 announced
In a press conference held earlier today in Krakow, Poland, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz presented the official logo and prayer for... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley encourages youth to bring friends to Jesus
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston has encouraged young people faithfully attend Sunday Mass and to bring their friends to... Read more
