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January 23, 2019

Jean Ko Din in Panama: Technical difficulties

Wood pallets are used as makeshift kneelers as youth pray after a morning Catechism session with U.S. Bishop Ed Burns Jan. 23, 2019.
Everything that could go wrong did go wrong today.
Published in Jean Ko Din in Panama
November 21, 2018

Serving others will change the world, Pope Francis says to youth

In this 2016 file photo, World Youth Day pilgrims sit in front of Pope Francis at the Field of Mercy in Krakow, Poland.
VATICAN CITY – In a video message to young men and women around the world, Pope Francis called on them to provoke an uprising of change by serving others.
Published in Faith
March 8, 2018

Pope asks that young people write meditations for Way of the Cross

The cross is carried in procession during the Way of the Cross at World Youth Day in Blonia Park in Krakow, Poland, July 29, 2016.
VATICAN – In light of this year's Synod of Bishops on young people, Pope Francis has asked that the Way of the Cross meditations be written by a group of students.
Published in Vatican
February 22, 2018

Pope Francis challenges young people: Don't live life for 'likes'

Pope Francis waves after registering for Panama's World Youth Day 2019 during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square Feb. 11 at the Vatican.
VATICAN – It's time to break free from fear, fake online personas and looking at the world through a digital screen display, Pope Francis told young people.
Published in International
February 12, 2018

Pope Francis officially signs up for World Youth Day in Panama

Panamanian flags are seen after Pope Francis celebrated the World Youth Day closing Mass in 2016 at the Field of Mercy in Krakow, Poland.
VATICAN – After the Angelus Sunday, with the help of a tablet and two young people, Pope Francis signed up for World Youth Day 2019 in Panama, announcing that registration for the international event has opened.
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