World Youth Day Panama 2019
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Pope Francis says he loves to pray the Way of the Cross
Everyone should pray the Stations of the Cross, Pope Francis said Wednesday, revealing that he always has with him a... Read more
Middle Eastern pilgrims clear hurdles to attend World Youth Day
For many pilgrims at the 2019 World Youth Day in Panama City, attending the international event was as simple as... Read more
Diminished crowds at World Youth Day
The 15th international World Youth Day ended Sunday with a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis attended by hundreds of thousands... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Panama
CNA's full transcript of the Pope's July 28 in-flight press conference from Panama City to Rome. Read more
Prayer gives vitality to all we do, Francis tells WYD volunteers
Pope Francis met with World Youth Day volunteers Sunday, thanking them for their service and reminding them of the importance... Read more
Who is your neighbor? Someone who 'inconveniences' you, Francis says
On the final day of World Youth Day in Panama, Pope Francis met with the guests of a home for... Read more
Pope Francis: Young people are the 'now' of God
Serving God and his mission is not a passing thing, but can and should be pursued in the present, with... Read more
Say yes to Christ’s invitations in your life, Francis exhorts young people
Reflecting on the Blessed Virgin Mary’s fiat, Pope Francis encouraged World Youth Day participants Saturday night to say yes to... Read more
These honeymooners head to World Youth Day
At World Youth Day, there are tens of thousands of pilgrims, thousands of priests and religious sisters, and hundreds of... Read more
Youth minister: Pope Francis emphasized prayer in response to sex abuse crisis
A diocesan youth minister who lunched with Pope Francis Saturday said that he spoke about the necessity of prayer in... Read more
Pope Francis: Heal the 'wearied hope' within a wounded Church
Pope Francis said Saturday that he recognized the weariness felt in the priesthood and in religious communities due to the... Read more
The Way of the Cross is solidarity in suffering, Pope Francis says
At the Stations of the Cross for World Youth Day on Friday, Pope Francis encouraged the young pilgrims to embrace... Read more
English-language World Youth Day event draws diverse crowd
The 15th International World Youth Day is underway in Panama City, with large contingents of Spanish-speaking pilgrims from countries such... Read more
World Youth Day pilgrims express solidarity with Venezuelans
Pilgrims from 150 countries are in Panama this week for World Youth Day, including 400 from Venezuela, who are urging... Read more
Pope asks World Youth Day pilgrims to unite the world with Christ's love
At the opening ceremony for World Youth Day in Panama on Thursday, Pope Francis asked participants to let themselves be... Read more
Be close to people's suffering, Francis tells Central American bishops
At World Youth Day Thursday, Pope Francis told the bishops of Central America to be close to the people, and... Read more
Pope Francis says Panama to be 'a hub of hope' during World Youth Day
Upon arriving in Panama for World Youth Day 2019, Pope Francis met with politicians, diplomats and civil society leaders, extending... Read more
World Youth Day pilgrims receive warm welcome in Panama
When you go to stay at someone’s house for a week, it’s not unusual for the host to tidy the... Read more
World Youth Day kicks off with message: 'Have the courage to be saints'
At the opening Mass of World Youth Day 2019, Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama told young people from... Read more
'Get ready!' Pope leaves for Panama, confirms visit to Japan
Pope Francis will visit Japan in November of this year. The pope confirmed the timing of the upcoming trip during... Read more
