World Youth Day 2019 Panama

19/06/2020

World Youth Day Magazine available free online

The Vatican has announced that the World Youth Day Magazine, highlighting the memories of World Youth Day (WYD) in Panama City in January 2019, is now available free online.

15/09/2019

Namibian Youth Day 2019

Young Nambian Catholics recently had their own national World Youth Day in the town of Rundu. The event brought together hundreds of young people from different parts of this ...

13/06/2019

Pope to pilgrims from Panama: thank you for your “nobility”

Pope Francis meets a group of pilgrims from Panama and thanks them for the “nobility” he experienced during the celebration of World Youth Day.

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11/03/2019

Bishops of Panama conclude plenary meeting

The Bishops discussed the impact of the recent World Youth Day, the issue of migrants and the upcoming general elections.

30/01/2019

Pope at General Audience: ‘WYD was joyful feast for Panama’

In the catechesis portion of his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis thanks God and all those who helped make World Youth Day in Panama a success.

30/01/2019

Pope Francis' General Audience: English summary

During the General Audience of Jan. 30, Pope Francis spoke about his recent visit to Panama for World Youth Day, Jan. 22-27. The official English-language summary of his address ...

28/01/2019

Archbishop of Lisbon: 'WYD journey to Lisbon has already begun!'

The Archbishop of Lisbon, Cardinal Manuel Clemente, comments on the announcement of Lisbon as the next city to host World Youth Day.

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28/01/2019

Pope: Meeting on Protection of Minors to raise awareness

Returning from Panama, Pope Francis held his traditional in-flight press conference, addressing topics including the upcoming Meeting on the Protection of Minors, abortion, the ...

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28/01/2019

Kenyan delegation: WYD Panama 2019, an amazing encounter

A Kenyan delegation to the World Youth Day in Panama 2019, led by Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri, who is also the Episcopal Chair of the Commission for Pastoral and Lay ...

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28/01/2019

Wrap up of Pope's visit to Panama

Pope Francis travelled to Panama from the 23 to 27 January to celebrate World Youth Day with young people from across the world. Here are some of the highlights of his visit.

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28/01/2019

Highlights of Pope's last day in Panama

Sunday marked Pope Francis' last day in Panama City as World Youth Day celebrations came to an end. Here are some of the highlights of the day.

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27/01/2019

Pope's speech to WYD volunteers: Full text

At the conclusion of World Youth Day in Panama, Pope Francis meets with 22,200-odd volunteers and thanks them for their hard work and generosity. The full text of the Pope's ...

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27/01/2019

WYD Panama: Pope Francis thanks volunteers for their generosity

Pope Francis thanks the thousands of young WYD volunteers for their generosity, and invites them to bear witness to their experience with simple, ordinary gestures.

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27/01/2019

WYD Panama: Pope says Shelter shows 'Maternal face of the Church'

Pope Francis visits the Good Samaritan Shelter in a symbolic gesture of being close to all those who, because of illness or disability, were unable to attend WYD events.

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27/01/2019

Pope Francis condemns attack on Philippine Church

Speaking after the Angelus on the last day of World Youth in Panama City, Pope Francis decried a deadly twin bomb attack on a Catholic Church in the Philippines, before turning his ...

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27/01/2019

Pope to Youth at WYD Mass: “You are the Now of God”

Pope Francis celebrates the closing Mass for the 34th World Youth Day in Panama, announces the next WYD venue, and tells young people to keep saying “Yes”.

27/01/2019

WYD Panama: Swaziland youth challenges elders to listen to Pope

On the sidelines of WYD in Panama, 28-year-old Thoba says the reality in Swaziland is that young people are afraid of following their calling, and he wants to help.

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27/01/2019

Pope WYD Panama: Homily at concluding Mass - full text

Sunday, Jan. 27, was the final day of the World Youth Day in Panama City. Pope Francis celebrated an open-air Holy Mass at the capital’s Metro Park to conclude the WYD. Please ...

27/01/2019

How many lives changed by the humble influencers of God

The Pope tells the young people at the WYD Vigil in Metro Park that the life given by Christ to those who follow him is not a salvation that hangs from a cloud, nor is it a ...

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27/01/2019

Pope Francis' third full day in Panama

Highlights of Pope Francis' third full day in Panama

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27/01/2019

Pope at WYD Vigil in Panama: Are you willing to say “Yes”?

Pope Francis addresses 600,000 young people at Panama City’s Metro Park for the WYD Vigil and challenges them to imitate Mary, the “influencer” of God.

26/01/2019

WYD Panama: India and Australia at lunch with the Pope

Vatican News speaks to two of the young people who lunched with Pope Francis on Saturday. They give scarce details of the menu, but plenty of impressions of the Pope.

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26/01/2019

WYD Panama: Pope Francis, Youth, and “listening therapy”

The ad interim Director of the Vatican Press Office comments on the private lunch with Pope Francis and a group of young people representing World Youth Day.

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26/01/2019

WYD Panama: Pope calls sexual abuse ‘a horrible crime’

At lunch on Saturday with 10 young participants in WYD in Panama, Pope Francis responds to a question from a US pilgrim regarding the clerical sexual abuse crisis.

26/01/2019

WYD Panama: Pope meets young sailors of Polish ship

Pope Francis on Saturday met young Poles who made it to the World Youth Day in Panama on their sailing ship, "Dar Mlodziezy".

26/01/2019

Pope WYD Panama: address to youth at Vigil – full text

Saturday, Jan. 26, was the penultimate day of the World Youth Day in Panama. and the third full day of Pope Francis at the Jan. 22-27 event. The concluding papal event of the day ...

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26/01/2019

Pope’s homily at Mass in Panama: “The weariness of hope”

Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass and consecrates an altar in the newly-restored Cathedral of Santa Maria La Antigua in Panama City, warning against the weariness of hope.

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26/01/2019

Pope's homily at Mass in Panama's Cathedral: Full text

Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Panama City's Cathedral of Santa Maria La Antigua on Saturday, reconsecrating the altar following a lengthy renovation. The full text of the Pope's ...

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26/01/2019

WYD Panama 2019 Volunteers: The face of Christian charity

In the shadow of the 2019 World Youth Day in Panama, there are many volunteers, most of them young people who help and guide thousands of pilgrims, notwithstanding language ...

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26/01/2019

Highlights of Pope's second full day in Panama

With this highlights video, recall Pope Francis' second full day in Panama.

26/01/2019

WYD Panama: Zimbabwe pilgrims add to the “mix and mingle”

One of the youngest pilgrims at WYD in Panama tells Vatican News why he and his companions flew 27 hours from Zimbabwe to be here.

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25/01/2019

Andrea Tornielli: Lack of compassion is an attitude

Vatican News’ Editorial Director comments on the Pope’s remarks to the Bishops of Central America regarding a lack of compassion in the Church and some media outlets.

25/01/2019

Pope at WYD Via Crucis: Standing beneath the Cross like Mary

At the WYD Way of the Cross in Panama, Pope Francis proposes the example of Mary, standing at the foot of the Cross, and continuing to say “Yes”.

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25/01/2019

WYD Panama: Pope Francis’ “Mercy Friday”

The ad interim Director of the Vatican Press Office says the Pope wanted his visit to the Juvenile Detention Centre to be an expression of God’s mercy towards everyone.

25/01/2019

Pakistan blocks young Catholics bound for WYD Panama

A delegation of young Pakistani Catholics was prevented by government officials from flying out of the country to join the Jan. 22-27 World Youth Day in Panama.

25/01/2019

WYD Panama: Pope's homily at Way of the Cross – full text

This is the full text of Pope Francis' homily pronounced during the Via Crucis in Panama on Friday night.

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25/01/2019

WYD: The humbling experience of hearing confession

On the day Pope Francis visited young detainees in Panama, celebrated a penitential liturgy and heard their confessions, WYD participants across Panama City were also receiving ...

25/01/2019

Today, as 2,000-years ago, ‘scandal’ ensues when embracing sinners

Evangelization is based on the centrality of compassion. This message calls into question certain attitudes exhibited by Catholic media agencies which daily dedicate energy to ...

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25/01/2019

WYD Panama: Pope tells young detainees 'We are more than labels'

Pope Francis conducts a Penitential Service with young people in custody in Panama, and speaks to them of change, conversion, and encouragement.

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25/01/2019

Highlights of Pope's first full day in Panama

Relive Pope Francis’ first full day in Panama with this highlights video.

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25/01/2019

Pope to youth at WYD Panama: the Church isn’t “cool”–it’s “love"

At the Welcoming Ceremony of the 34th World Youth Day, before thousands of young pilgrims, Pope Francis shares his vision of a Church that dreams, and loves.

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25/01/2019

Pope Francis' speech at WYD 2019 opening ceremony: Full text

Pope Francis told young people at Panama's World Youth Day opening ceremony that the Church is walking with them. He was addressing the crowds gathered at the Santa Marta La ...

24/01/2019

Cardinal Tagle at WYD in Panama: Service is a sign of discipleship

The Cardinal Archbishop of Manila leads a morning catechesis in Panama City, and challenges his young audience to consider what it means to serve.

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24/01/2019

WYD Panama: Jewish synagogue hosting WYD group

The synagogue of Panama City is hosting a group of WYD pilgrims. Rabbi Gustavo Kraselnik of the synagogue spoke to Seàn-Patrick Lovett of Vatican News about the warm relations ...

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24/01/2019

Pope holds up example of St Oscar Romero to Central American Bishops

In Panama for WYD, Pope Francis meets with the Bishops of Central America and references St Oscar Romero, the recent Synod on Young People, and the kenosis of Christ.

24/01/2019

Young detainees await Pope Francis

Young detainees in the Centro de Cumplimiento de Menores Las Garzas de Pacora, await to participate in the Penitential liturgy with Pope Francis on Friday.

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24/01/2019

Pope Francis to Bishops of Central America: full text

Pope Francis has addressed the Bishops of Central America (SEDAC) in the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Panama City. The Pope's meeting with his brother bishops came on the ...

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24/01/2019

WYD in Panama: Pope Francis calls Panama “a land of dreams”

Speaking to Authorities, members of Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps in Panama City, Pope Francis challenges the country to be a land of encounter, convocation, and dreams.

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24/01/2019

Pope Francis to Panama's authorities, civil society, diplomatic corps: Full text

Pope Francis, who is in Panama for World Youth Day, on Thursday dedicated his first discourse on Panamanian soil to the country’s authorities, civil society and the diplomatic ...

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24/01/2019

Photo gallery of Pope Francis' arrival in Panama

Check out some photos of the first moments of Pope Francis' arrival in Panama

23/01/2019

WYD: South African pilgrims say “love is all you need”

Young South African pilgrims say they are struck by the generosity shown them by the people of Panama, to the point they are now truly inspired to change the world.

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23/01/2019

WYD Panama: Pope Francis arrives and World Youth Day begins

For thousands of young people, the arrival of Pope Francis in Panama on Wednesday afternoon marks the true beginning of the 34th World Youth Day.

23/01/2019

WYD Panama: Catechesis in the Parish

Concerts, confessions, and catechesis in the parishes of Panama City help prepare young people to participate even more fully in the World Youth Days ahead.

23/01/2019

WYD Panama: Malawian music taking Panamanian stages

Amongst the pilgrims from all over the world visiting Panama for World Youth Day is the Alleluya Band Malawi, who have come bearing gifts and sharing their music.

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23/01/2019

WYD Panama 2019: New Archbishop of Accra says young people close to his ministry

With Pope Francis in Panama for the World Youth Day events, Ghana’s new Archbishop of Accra Archdiocese, John Bonaventure Kwofie, CSSp, has told "The Catholic Standard" weekly ...

23/01/2019

Pope Francis: I will go to Japan in November

Conversing with journalists on the flight to Panama, Pope Francis spoke about migrants and about future voyages

23/01/2019

Indian pilgrims at Panama World Youth Day

Some 56 young people from across India are in Panama City to celebrate the 34th World Youth Day with Pope Francis.

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23/01/2019

Pope Francis en route to Panama pays tribute to late journalist

Exchanging words of greeting with journalists aboard the papal flight to Panama, Pope Francis remembered Russian journalist, Alexej Bukalov, who died last December.

23/01/2019

Abp Comensoli: WYD a wonderful opportunity for youth

Australian Archbishop Peter Comensoli speaks with Seán Patrick Lovett about why World Youth Days are so important for young people.

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23/01/2019

Pope sends telegrams to heads of State on flight to Panama

Pope Francis sent telegrams to heads of State of the countries over which the papal plane flew on Wednesday, as he made his way to Panama for World Youth Day.

23/01/2019

Schedule of the apostolic journey of Pope Francis to Panama

Pope Francis is in Panama, Jan. 23-27, on the occasion of the 34th World Youth Day that started on Jan. 22.

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23/01/2019

Pope Francis departs for WYD in Panama

Pope Francis departed Wednesday for Panama where he will participate in the events of the 34th World Youth Day. This marks the Pope's first journey in 2019.

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23/01/2019

Panamá Prequel Take 2: A Tale of Two Cities

World Youth Day events are now officially underway in Panamá. Thousands of young people continue to converge on this small Central American nation and its capital, Panamá City. ...

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23/01/2019

AB Ulloa: Young People Protagonists of WYD Panama

The Archbishop of Panama inaugurates the 34th World Youth Day with Mass in Panama City and confirms that change in the Church and in humanity is in the hands of youth.

22/01/2019

Pope visits St. Mary Major Basilica on eve of Panama WYD

Pope Francis on Tuesday visited the Roman Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the icon of the Madonna Salus Populi Romani, ahead of his trip to Panama on Wednesday for the ...

22/01/2019

Panama Prequel: where in the world is the 34th Youth Day?

As Panama prepares to welcome Pope Francis, our correspondent in Panama City takes a closer look at the country and its people.

21/01/2019

WYD Panama: Australian pilgrims on key messages and key-rings

One of the young pilgrims in Panama for World Youth Day is Adrian, the Communications Manager of Australia's Parramatta Diocese, who chose to embrace the life of a pilgrim this ...

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21/01/2019

President of Panama: ‘we are ready to welcome Pope Francis’

Pope Francis travels to Panama for World Youth Day from 23 to 27 January. President Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez speaks about how the country has been preparing for the event for ...

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21/01/2019

Two hundred young Angolans in Panama for WYD 2019

A delegation of more than 200 young people from various apostolic movements and dioceses in Angola has arrived in Panama for the Catholic Church’s World Youth Day that starts ...

18/01/2019

Pope’s video message to World Indigenous Youth Gathering in Panama

In the video message, Pope Francis is addressing young indigenous people from around the globe who are holding the World Indigenous Youth Gathering in Soloy, Panama, from January ...

14/01/2019

Order of Malta on the ground at Panama WYD

Experienced medics and paramedics of the Sovreign Order of Malta as well as medical equipment and logistics will be in Panama for World Youth Day, making sure all goes well.

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08/01/2019

Pope's January prayer intention: For youth to follow Mary's example

Pope Francis on Tuesday released a video message accompanying his prayer intention for January, which this month is "For young people to follow the example of Mary".

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