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Pope's Rio Trip to Include a Stop at One of Poorest Favelas

Parish Priest Says Pontiff Will See the Reality of the Community

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 363 hits

Pope Francis’ program during the 2013 Rio World Youth Day reportedly will include a visit to the parish of Varginha, located in the favela of Manguinhos, one of the poorest of Rio. While there the Holy Father will lead a prayer in the parish of Saint Jerome Emilian, where he will bless the new altar. He will als...

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New Book Promotes World Youth Day

"Inspiring Generations" Seen as a 'Nudge in the Right Direction'

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, (Zenit.org) | 252 hits

In anticipation of this July's World Youth Day in Rio, a book has been released to share the story of World Youth Day and to inspire more young people to attend. Last week,World Youth Day: …

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Brazil, Argentina, US Have Largest Number Registered for WYD

More Than 7,000 Youth, 40 Bishops Signed Up From USA

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) | 483 hits

Groups from the United States comprise the third largest national delegation of pilgrims going to the 28th World Youth Day, this year slated for July 23-28 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The …

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Cardinal Dolan's Address at Notre Dame Commencement

Might I propose to you, my new classmates, class of 2013, that Mary is not just our patroness, but our model.

New York, (Zenit.org) | 1792 hits

Here is the address given Sunday by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York and president of the US bishops' conference, at the University of Notre Dame commencement. * * * Thank you, …

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The Meme Generation

"The millennials are all punch, which is good, but are less adept at the longer, deeper reasoning process, which is a weakness"

Atchinson, Kansas, (Zenit.org) Dr. Edward Mulholland | 1244 hits

It is college graduation season, and conflict over commencement speakers is the flavor of the month, with a side order of reflections about who these mortar-boarded (gee, that sounds like …

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Rio Archbishop on Consecrating World's Youth to Mary

And Following Pope Francis' Lead in Evangelization

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, (Zenit.org) Thacio Siqueira | 916 hits

The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro is planning to consecrate World Youth Day to Our Lady of Fatima when he celebrates her feast in Portugal next week. Archbishop Orani João Tempesta, the host …

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