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Category: World Youth Day
Brazilian president signs law permitting abortion after papal visit
Four days after Pope Francis left Brazil, President Dilma Rousseff signed into a law a measure that opens the door… Read more Brazilian president signs law permitting abortion after papal visit
Pope Francis calls faithful to deeper encounter with others
In an interview with the O Globo TV network before leaving Brazil, Pope Francis emphasized the “culture of encounter” that… Read more Pope Francis calls faithful to deeper encounter with others
Despite reports, Vatican organizer says Rio went as planned
Although the media focused on some of the moments when the Pope’s security team appeared overwhelmed during the World Youth… Read more Despite reports, Vatican organizer says Rio went as planned
Boy who embraced pope receives hero’s welcome at school
The young boy who brought Pope Francis to tears during World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro was greeted with… Read more Boy who embraced pope receives hero’s welcome at school
Archbishop of Rio underscores positive impact of WYD
Archbishop Orani Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro said World Youth Day 2013 has had a positive impact on the country,… Read more Archbishop of Rio underscores positive impact of WYD
Pope weeps with Brazilian child who wants to be a priest
Nathan de Brito brought Pope Francis to tears during one of his motorcades through the streets of Rio de Janeiro… Read more Pope weeps with Brazilian child who wants to be a priest
Polish pilgrims already anticipating Krakow 2016
With the final Mass of World Youth Day 2013 barely coming to a close, young people from Poland were already… Read more Polish pilgrims already anticipating Krakow 2016
Cardinal Turkson links care for environment, human life
Respect for the environment is a matter of justice, connected to respect for human life and founded upon our relationship… Read more Cardinal Turkson links care for environment, human life
Closing Mass for Rio’s World Youth Day largest since 1995
Over three million Catholic pilgrims from around the world attended the final Mass at World Youth Day on Sunday, making… Read more Closing Mass for Rio’s World Youth Day largest since 1995