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The Medjugorje Youth Festival, in its 34th edition, is being held July 26–30, 2023, at the site of alleged Marian apparitions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Pope Francis to Medjugorje Youth Festival: ‘God has a plan’

Jul 27, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The youth festival, in its 34th edition, is being held July 26–30 at the site of alleged Marian apparitions in... Read more

The Church of St. James in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Pope Francis to Medjugorje youth festival: 'Follow the example of Mary'

Aug 2, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has urged the thousands of young people gathered at Medjugorje this week to follow the example of the... Read more

Pope Francis at World Youth Day in Poland, July 2016.

Pope Francis to Medjugorje youth festival: Christ frees us ‘from the seduction of idols’

Aug 2, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

“Have the courage to live your youth by entrusting yourselves to the Lord and setting out on a journey with... Read more

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