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February 20, 2018

Canadians get jump on World Youth Day preparation

Pope Francis waves as he arrives for a welcoming ceremony during the 2016 World Youth Day at Blonia Park in Krakow, Poland. Because WYD Panama will take place in late January, Correa said she is expecting a smaller Canadian delegation than WYD 2016. This time around, the focus will be to attract young adults who are not tied to a school year schedule.

World Youth Day is still 11 months away, but Canadians have already had a taste of what to expect on the pilgrimage to Panama.

Published in Canada
January 20, 2017

World Youth Day Panama will take place January 2019

Panamanian flags are seen at World Youth Day 2016’s closing Mass in Krakow, Poland. The 2019 WYD in Panama will take place in January, rather than the usual time of July.

VATICAN CITY – Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama officially announced the dates of the next World Youth Day on Friday (Jan. 20), which is set to take place in January, rather than July as is usual, due to the weather.

Published in International
November 22, 2016

After Krakow, Mary at heart of next World Youth Day gathering

On Nov 22, the Vatican announced a Mary-focused theme for the World Youth Day gathering in Panama 2019.

VATICAN CITY – On Tuesday the Vatican announced the themes for the next three World Youth Day encounters, which are focused on Mary and form the basis of a spiritual journey culminating in the next global encounter in Panama in 2019.

Published in International
August 3, 2016

Blessed Romero an example of faith for youths attending Panama's WYD

An audience member takes a selfie of himself with a photo of Blessed Oscar Romero behind him as Pope Francis arrives to lead his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 3. Bishops from Panama say Blessed Romero is an example of faith for youths.

VATICAN CITY – For the young people who will attend World Youth Day 2019 in Panama, the life and martyrdom of Blessed Oscar Romero is a shining example of Christian faith in the midst of struggles, said several bishops from Panama.

Published in International
August 2, 2016

Panama's bishops see World Youth Day 2019 as bridge, 'fiesta Latina’

Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela poses with pilgrims July 31 during World Youth Day at the main square in Krakow, Poland. Pope Francis announced that the next World Youth Day will take place in Panama in 2019.

KRAKOW, Poland – Panama, which will host World Youth Day in 2019, is a small country, but the head of its bishops' conference has no doubts the church will be able to organize the event.

Published in World Youth Day 2019