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July 27, 2013

Christ's cross eases suffering, teaches love, Pope tells youths

Pilgrims watch Pope Francis on a Jumbotron as the pontiff arrives for the Stations of the Cross during World Youth Day on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro July 26. In his reflection during the service, the pope told young people that in every encounter with Christ's cross, they can draw strength from him and they can leave the heaviest part of their burden with him.

RIO DE JANEIRO - With his cross and resurrection, Christ promises to walk with and ease the burden of every suffering person, whether that suffering comes from violence, addiction, a broken family, hunger, persecution or the death of a loved one, Pope Francis said.

Published in World Youth Day 2013
July 24, 2013

400,000 brave wind, rain for WYD opening Mass on Copacabana beach

Young people carry the World Youth Day cross during the event's opening ceremony on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro July 23.

RIO DE JANEIRO - The mosaic of hundreds of national flags waving in the cold wind on Copacabana beach was symbolic, as pilgrims from all backgrounds, driven by a single faith, participated in the opening Mass for World Youth Day.

Published in World Youth Day 2013