World Youth Day - Rio 2013
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Pope adds meeting with youth detainees to schedule
The Vatican's spokesman says Pope Francis will meet with five local imprisoned youths on Friday morning, and that the Pope... Read more
Location for World Youth Day vigil changed due to rain
After three days of rain in Rio de Janeiro, World Youth Day planners have decided to change the location of... Read more
Archbishop tells pilgrims meeting Jesus changes your life
The archbishop emeritus of Delhi, India told English-speaking pilgrims during their first catechesis session of World Youth Day that an... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Pope's energy strikes us all
Despite jetlag, rainy weather and an intense schedule, Pope Francis is showing no sign of slowing down as he meets... Read more
Unusual weather not dampening enthusiasm in Rio
Rio de Janeiro experienced another day of rain on Wednesday along with lower than normal temperatures, forcing World Youth Day... Read more
Pilgrims in Rio see fellowship as World Youth Day highlight
Wind and rain on Copacabana beach did not stop more than half a million young people from experiencing the global... Read more
Despite repression, Cuban youth celebrate WYD in Brazil
A group of young pilgrims from Cuba have arrived in Brazil to celebrate the 28th World Youth Day despite initial... Read more
Love of Christ helps us find identity, bishop teaches
By experiencing the love of God and sharing it with those around us, we will find the answers to our... Read more
Blessed Frassati a 'perfect' fit for World Youth Day play
After being contacted by World Youth Day officials to perform a play going along with this year’s theme, a theater... Read more
Pope's unpredictability challenges security planners
The rules for the Pope’s security during international trips have had to change since Pope Francis was elected, bringing into... Read more
Pope rearranges Rio schedule to meet with Argentine youth
Pope Francis has modified his World Youth Day schedule to plan a meeting this Thursday with several thousand young people... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: WYD catechesis will cover 'beautiful themes'
Held at each World Youth Day as an opportunity to provide formation for participants, the three catechesis sessions in Rio... 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
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
Pope Francis' style changes papal flight
As he boarded the plane for Rio de Janeiro and the 28th World Youth Day, Pope Francis brought his down-to-earth... Read more
Past World Youth Day attendees recall finding vocations
As huge crowds of youth flock to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day 2013, some participants from past years... Read more
Flash mob organizers hope to unite WYD crowds in Rio
Organizers of a massive flash mob in Brazil hope that some two million young people from around the world will... Read more
