World Youth Day
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Faithful can send intentions for Papal Mass at Brazilian shrine
The Catholic faithful from around the world are invited to send their prayer intentions to the Shrine of Our Lady... Read more
Despite protests, archbishop assures safety at World Youth Day
The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro has reassured young people planning to attend World Youth Day that the protests occurring... Read more
Pope's plans for encyclical, travel disclosed
Pope Francis could issue his first encyclical this year and so far is only planning one international trip in 2013,... Read more
Rio archbishop invites Pope to visit poor neighborhood
The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro proposed an agenda for Pope Francis' visit to Brazil this summer for World Youth... Read more
Pope Francis will attend World Youth Day, officials confirm
The president of the Brazilian Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Raymundo Damasceno Assis, has confirmed that Pope Francis will travel to Brazil... Read more
Young Catholics recall Pope's profound outreach
As Pope Benedict XVI prepares to conclude his duties as Holy Father, young Catholics are recalling his marked efforts to... Read more
Mother who cooked for Pope recalls his paternal care
A woman who helped cook for the Pope during his visit to Spain in 2011 said the Holy Father looked... Read more
New Pope will attend World Youth Day, Rio archbishop confirms
Amid news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, the archbishop of Rio de Janeiro said the new Pope elected in the... Read more
Benedict XVI will see Christ statue from the air during WYD
Pope Benedict XVI will get a bird’s eye view of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue that overlooks Rio de... Read more
World Youth Day cross, Mary icon arrive in Uruguay
The two symbols of World Youth Day, the pilgrim cross and the icon of the Virgin Mary, will tour the... Read more
World Youth Day pilgrims not required to pay for Brazil visa
Organizers for World Youth Day Rio 2013 said pilgrims and volunteers who have proof of registration in the event will... Read more
Pope asks young to heed Jesus' missonary call
In anticipation of next July’s World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Benedict XVI is challenging young Catholics to... Read more
Vatican delegation visits locations for 2013 World Youth Day
A delegation from the Vatican arrived in Rio de Janeiro Oct. 24 to visit the sites where World Youth Day... Read more
World Youth Day Rio opens registration Aug. 28
Organizers for World Youth Day Rio 2013 announced that registration for the event will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 28. Read more
World Youth Day volunteers receive Olympic flag in Rio
The official flag of the Olympic Games, on its way from London to Rio de Janeiro's Shrine of Christ the... Read more
Pope praying youth will answer call to evangelize
With exactly one year to go until the 28th World Youth Day begins in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Young people flood Rio for launch of World Youth Day prayer
On the evening of July 13, thousands of young people flocked to Rio de Janeiro for the release of the... Read more
Latin American countries competing for papal visit in 2013
Pope Benedict XVI could make a stopover in a Spanish-speaking Latin American country during his visit to the region for... Read more
At future WYD site, cardinal calls youth key to New Evangelization
On a recent trip to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day 2013 preparations, a top Vatican official said the... Read more
‘Hacktivist’ assault on World Youth Day site provides insights
An internet security firm’s report on an apparent anti-Catholic “hacktivism” attack has renewed interest in an assault on World Youth... Read more
