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Pilgrim's dairy: Hurting my ankle was just what I needed

Pilgrim's dairy: Hurting my ankle was just what I needed

think I had a lot of unanswered questions before my trip to World Youth Day. But God answered questions I didn’t even know I had. 
  • January 31, 2019
World Youth Day volunteers shield themselves from the afternoon sun while listening to the Pope's address in Panama Jan. 27.

Pilgrim's diary: Volunteers' sacrifice made our faith more real

“Put service and mission first and you will see that everything else will follow.” - Pope Francis, January 27, Panamá WYD Volunteer Gathering
  • January 30, 2019
Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 30, 2019.

Global 'symphony' of WYD challenges nationalism, walls, Pope Francis says

VATICAN – The joyous harmony of people coming together from so many different nations for World Youth Day stands in sharp contrast to today's "sad" situation of confrontational nationalist feelings, Pope Francis said.
  • January 30, 2019
Canadian pilgrims wait patiently for the Pope's arrival at Pope John Paul II field in Panama City Jan. 22.

Pope Francis calls on youth lead the way for Church and community

PANAMA CITY – Jesus is a God of now, Pope Francis told a crowd of more than 600,000 young people at World Youth Day in Panama.
  • January 29, 2019
World Youth Day pilgrims pray before Our Lady of Perpetual Help during opening-day festivities in a Panama City park Jan. 22, 2019.

Jean Ko Din in Panama: WYD leaves behind a wealth of memories

Packing up after a pilgrimage, you sort through the souvenirs you’ll bring home. They are reminders of friends made, marvels witnessed and lessons discovered along the way.
  • January 29, 2019
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