During the “Renew Me” experience, pilgrims were guided through a journey of reflection, confession and celebration.
In World Youth Day’s ‘Garden of Forgiveness,’ pilgrims find grace
Panama mosque offers free water to World Youth Day pilgrims
While hundreds of vendors sold water to the thirsty, the Muslim community at the oldest mosque in Panama City gave it away for free near a banner that said, “Welcome Pilgrim Friends.”
Jesus’ love does not use labels, pope tells young detainees in Panama
Speaking to young detainees at a penitential liturgy in Las Garzas de Pacora Juvenile Detention Center in Panama Jan. 25, the pope said society creates “an adjective culture” that prefers to immediately label people as good or bad rather than truly getting to know them.
Bishops address abuse scandal with U.S. pilgrims at World Youth Day
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.
Warm city, warm hearts: Panama opens its doors to young people
As World Youth Day in Panama draws near, organizers said they are prepared to make young people from around the globe feel right at home.
Vatican, World Youth Day officials release pope’s Panama itinerary
When Pope Francis visits Panama for World Youth Day in January, he will meet with young people not able to attend the festivities: some in jail and with some living with HIV.
World Youth Day logo shows symbols for Mary, Panama
The logo design by Amber Calvo, 20, a Panamanian student studying architecture, was chosen from 103 entries submitted to promote World Youth Day 2019.
Conference aims to give young people a voice ahead of synod, WYD
The 2018 Synod of Bishops on youths and the celebration of World Youth Day 2019 in Panama, will be a synod “with young people” and one that helps them better express and share their faith. The theme will be “Young people, faith and vocational discernment.”