Articles on this issue "World Youth Day"

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 | 244 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 …

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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) | 184 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) | 448 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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Francis' Pontificate Consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima

Cardinal of Lisbon Asks Mary to Help Pope in Renewing the Church

Rome, (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 889 hits

Pope Francis’ pontificate was consecrated Monday to the protection of the Virgin Mary, during a Mass held at the Shrine of Fatima. The Mass was celebrated at the shrine by the cardinal …

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Catholic Social Network Site Launches WYD Countdown Calendar

Online Application Also Provides News and Resources for Youth Meeting in Brazil

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 443 hits

Xt3.com, a Catholic social networking site started by the Archdiocese of Sydney, has launched an interactive countdown calendar to help pilgrims prepare for World Youth Day (WYD) 2013 in Rio …

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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 | 913 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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Holy See Releases Pope's Schedule for Rio de Janeiro

Pontiff Will Embark on First Apostolic Trip for World Youth Day

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 832 hits

The Holy See Press Office has released the Holy Father’s itinerary for the first international Apostolic visit of his papacy. Pope Francis will begin his journey to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for …

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Video Invites Youth to Rio

World Youth Day '13 Is Less Than 100 Days Away

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, (Zenit.org) Staff | 1020 hits

A video invitation to "Meet in Brazil" is encouraging young people of the globe to attend World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro this July. The video invite was released to mark the 100-day …

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More Youth Day Proposals Given to Vatican

Definitive Program Expected at End of This Month

Rome, (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 1073 hits

Archbishop Orani João Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro, president of the Organizing Committee of the 2013 World Youth Day (WYD), said that a new agenda for the July 23-28 event was presented in …

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Pontiff Officially Confirms Trip to Brazil in July

Pope Francis to Attend World Youth Day in Rio De Janeiro

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 993 hits

During his homily yesterday, Pope Francis confirmed to the faithful, especially the youth that were present, that he will travel to Brazil in July for World Youth Day 2013. The international …

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Leader of Brazil Bishops Confirms Francis' Trip to Rio for WYD

July Event Will Be One of Pope's 1st Apostolic Journeys

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 3790 hits

Cardinal Raymundo Damasceno Assis, president of the Brazilian episcopal conference, said Thursday that Pope Francis confirmed he will visit Brazil in July for World Youth Day. "I had the …

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3 Keys to Pope Francis

Humility, Reform, Evangelization

Atchinson, Kansas, (Zenit.org) Dr. Edward Mulholland | 2826 hits

I have just watched the new pope come out on the loggia with 300 hundred plus screaming Benedictine Ravens. (You would have thought Kansas won the NCAA tournament, it was louder than that.) …

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World Youth Day Gets Global Facebook Page

Communications Director Eager to Make Pope's Message Accessible

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, (Zenit.org) | 1285 hits

Facebook users who access the World Youth Day Rio '13 page will now benefit from the global setting supplied by that social network. The page is available in 21 profiles, and users are …

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World Youth Day Preparations Continue Unchanged

Rio Archbishop Looks Forward to Hosting Youth, New Pontiff

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, (Zenit.org) | 1169 hits

Archbishop Orani João Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro is welcoming the prayer with which the retired Benedict XVI will sustain July's World Youth Day, even as his Successor makes the trip to Rio. …

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Pope Benedict XVI: Bear Witness to God's Love

Invites Young People to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro Next Year

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By Junno Arocho Pope Benedict XVI called on the youth of the world to participate in next year's 28th World Youth Day which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The theme for the …

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