Americas News
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
Canadians find greater unity at Rio’s World Youth Day
A group of Canadian pilgrims said this World Youth Day is more fun and the youth feel “more united” than... 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
Pope embraces, voices love for drug addicts at Rio hospital
At a hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Francis said his namesake St. Francis of Assisi put his conversion into... 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
'God acts and he surprises us,' Pope teaches at Marian shrine
Openness to being surprised by God is an attitude which marks the life of a Christian, Pope Francis said in... 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
Bishop says young people in Rio are pilgrims, not tourists
Auxiliary Bishop Cristian Contreras Villarroel of Santiago, Chile, says the hundreds of thousands of young people in Rio de Janeiro... Read more
'Infect everyone' with joy of Christ, says Rio archbishop
Archbishop Orani Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro greeted pilgrims at World Youth Day's opening Mass, urging them to spread the... 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
'I hope the Pope sets our hearts on fire,' says Paraguayan WYD pilgrim
Fabricio, Jose and Diego, three World Youth Day pilgrims from Paraguay, say their deep desire that Pope Francis will set... Read more
Brazilian soccer team gives Pope personalized jersey
After arriving last night by helicopter at Laranjeiras Stadium, the home of the Fluminense Soccer Club, Pope Francis received a... Read more
Young boy speechless after giving flowers to Pope
The boy who greeted the Holy Father upon his arrival in Brazil said he could not find the words to... 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
