World Youth Day 2019

Making corrections without love is the devil's work, Pope tells pilgrims

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:55:14 -0500

VATICAN – Catholics should speak up when things go wrong in the church, but theirs must be constructive criticism delivered with love, Pope Francis said, otherwise the devil is at work.

Jean Ko Din in Panama: WYD leaves behind a wealth of memories

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:13:25 -0500

Packing up after a pilgrimage, you sort through the souvenirs you’ll bring home. They are reminders of friends made, marvels witnessed and lessons discovered along the way.

Locals shows solidarity with Nicaraguan, Venezuelan pilgrims en route to World Youth Day vigil

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:24:47 -0500

PANAMA CITY – As thousands of pilgrims streamed through the neighborhood of Las Acacias en route to the World Day Youth vigil, those from Nicaragua and Venezuela received special cheers and applause as they carried the flags of their respective countries.

World Youth Day 2022 will be in Portugal

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:37:13 -0500

PANAMA CITY – Lisbon, Portugal, will open its doors to the world's young people in 2022 for the next World Youth Day.

Bishops address sex abuse scandal with U.S. pilgrims

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:10:44 -0500

PANAMA CITY – As Pope Francis was arriving in Panama Jan. 23, bishops from the United States wasted no time addressing the sex abuse scandal back home during a popular event aimed at American and other English-speaking World Youth Day pilgrims.

Pilgrim��Ƶapp diary: We’re here, and we’re ready

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:29:34 -0500

PANAMA CITY — I stood on a stage, looking out over a sea of young pilgrims. I had seen such crowds before, but never with such profound diversity. Flags representing countries from all over the world waved under the hot Panama sun. Despite the heat, there was a great sense of excitement and great expectation.

Canadians urged to share World Youth Day joy

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:04:19 -0500

The message to Canadian pilgrims at World Youth Day was clear: Get on social media and share the Good News.

Canadian volunteers avoid sticky situation in Panama

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:55:08 -0500

PANAMA CITY – Unexpected challenges are part of the job description when you’re working as a volunteer at World Youth Day Panama, but what Ana Sanchez didn’t expect was that it could also be dangerous.

'The Pope's youth': Pilgrims get warm welcome in Panama

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:22:47 -0500

PANAMA CITY – Jorge Soto wore a wrestling mask typical of Lucha Libre fighters in Mexico and every few steps he took, others would sidle up to have a picture taken with him. The mask was fun to wear, and it was something associated with his native country, which he was proud to represent at 2019 World Youth Day in Panama, he said.

Panama pilgrims packing plenty of anticipation

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:46:06 -0500

EDMONTON – A much smaller group of pilgrims than usual is heading off to World Youth Day from Edmonton this week. But the anticipation is huge.