The next World Youth Day, in 2016, will be in the Polish city of Krakow — where the WYD founder, Pope John Paul II, was archbishop before he was elected to the papacy. After the announcement at WYD in Rio de Janeiro, thousands of Poles who were scattered across Copacabana Beach cheered loudly. The late Read more
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Pope Francis knocks on Mary’s door before WYD
Friday, July 26th, 2013
Returning to the Marian shrine where he oversaw the drafting of a crucial document on re-evangelising Latin America, Pope Francis said he wanted to “knock on the door of the house of Mary” before beginning his heavy World Youth Day schedule. Recalling the call for evangelisation issued by the Latin American bishops when they met Read more
Be ‘agents for a new world’, WYD youth told
Friday, July 26th, 2013
More than 500,000 young people gathered on Rio de Janeiro’s famed Copacabana beach were urged to be “agents for a new world” in the opening ceremony of the 28th World Youth Day. In his homily on the WYD theme, “Go and make disciples of all nations”, local Archbishop Orani Joao Tempesta invited the young people Read more
Can Pope Francis shift the focus from himself to Christ?
Friday, July 26th, 2013
I’ve covered enough papal trips under Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI to be familiar with the routine. As the press centre fills, the first reports filter out of the Pope’s remarks to journalists accompanying him on the plane. The familiar Alitalia A330 touches down on the airport tarmac flying the Vatican and local Read more
As Pope arrives, Catholic numbers fall in Brazil
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013
As Pope Francis prepared to fly to Brazil for World Youth Day, a new study showed that the proportion of Catholics in the country — which has the world’s largest Catholic population — has dropped steadily in recent decades. With Catholicism losing ground especially among the young and city-dwellers, only 46 per cent of the Read more
Surprises expected on Pope’s WYD visit to Brazil
Friday, July 19th, 2013
No matter how well it has been planned, the July 22-28 visit of Pope Francis to Brazil for World Youth Day is sure to be “a bit of an adventure” because the Pope is “full of surprises”, according to the papal spokesman. Reflecting the simplicity and humility that has characterised his pontificate, the Pope’s WYD Read more
Indulgences for WYD — even through Twitter
Friday, July 19th, 2013
Pope Francis has said Catholics can earn a plenary indulgence by participating in World Youth Day activities — even through Twitter or other social media. Those who attend the July 23-28 WYD event in Brazil may obtain the indulgence, “once a day and under the usual conditions (sacramental Confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer in accordance Read more
Bookings for World Youth Day in Rio are open
Friday, August 31st, 2012Registrations for World Youth Day in 2013 — in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 23 to 28 — have opened for prebookings through the official WYD website. The theme for the 28th WYD is “Go and make disciples of all nations”. Discounted prices from $NZ60 to $NZ350 will be available until January 31, 2013. Read more
Young people at eucharistic congress bring legacy of World Youth Day
Monday, June 18th, 2012As the plainchant of “Tantum Ergo” drew the eucharistic procession to a close, the presiding prelates began to filter away. That’s when some trip hop music erupted at the back of the massive assembly of pilgrims, which moments before had been on its knees in prayer and adoration. The flash mob was really a very Read more
WYD 2013 registrations to open in July
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Registration for World Youth Day 2013 (WYD2013) will open in July said the organizers for the Rio event. “Rio awaits you with open arms,” organizers said as they urge young people to come to Brazil, participate in the event and show the strength of young people around the world. The only place to register for the Read more