Archive for July 28, 2013

Bishop John Ebebe Ayah of Ogaja, Nigeria gives a catechesis session at the 28th World Youth Day on July 26, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

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 Francis gives the homily during the closing Mass of WYD, July 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Don't stay 'locked up' in your parish or movement, Pope teaches

Christians are called to be disciples of Jesus with a mission, going out from their small circles to make disciples... Read more

Pope Francis blesses the child's family after they presented the gifts at Mass, July 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Newborn with disability presented to Pope at WYD offertory

A child born with anencephaly, lacking part of her skull and brain, was welcomed by Pope Francis during the offertory... Read more

Polish pilgrims celebrate after hearing the news that the next World Youth Day will be hosted by Krakow, Poland in 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Krakow to host next World Youth Day

“The next World Youth Day in the year 2016 will be in Krakow, in Poland!” the Pope said at the... Read more

Pope Francis addresses WYD pilgrims during Mass, July 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

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

Polish pilgrims celebrate the selection of Krakow for World Youth Day 2016. ?w=200&h=150

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

Fr. Federico Lombardi speaks during a press conference in Brazil. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

'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

Pope addresses leading bishops of CELAM. ?w=200&h=150

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

Thousands of pilgrims at a catechesis with Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley on July 26 in Vivo Rio center, Rio de Janeiro. ?w=200&h=150

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

Mike Alvarado kneels by his flag. ?w=200&h=150

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

Pope Francis addresses World Youth Day volunteers, July 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

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

Katherine Bauman reads the first reading during the Mass for the Evangelization of Peoples July 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

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

Pope Francis delivers his farewell speech to Brazil July 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

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

A priest hears a young pilgrim's confession at World Youth Day in Rio. ?w=200&h=150

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

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