Pope Francis’ decision to move the local celebrations of World Youth Day from Palm Sunday to the feast of Christ the King addresses the pastoral needs of local churches.
New date for local WYD suits needs of dioceses, Vatican official says
Pope postpones World Meeting of Families, World Youth Day
The World Meeting of Families in Rome will be pushed back until June 2022 and World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, will be pushed back until August 2023, the Vatican announced.
Pope announces themes for upcoming WYD celebrations
Announcing the themes for the next three World Youth Day celebrations, Pope Francis called on young men and women to meditate on the path of Christian life that God has called them to walk.
Global encounter of WYD challenges nationalism, walls, pope says
The joyous harmony of people coming together from so many different nations for World Youth Day stands in sharp contrast to today’s “sad” situation of confrontational nationalist feelings, Pope Francis said.
Pope calls for peace in Venezuela, denounces Philippine church bombing
Pope Francis prayed that a peaceful solution may be found in Venezuela as uncertainty and political instability grip the country.
Next World Youth Day to be held in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal, will open its doors to the world’s young people in 2022 for the next World Youth Day.
Prayer and silence: Pope joins World Youth Day Way of Cross
The path walked by Jesus to his passion and death on the cross is the same path of indifference and marginalization taken by those who suffer in the world today, Pope Francis said.
Pope to young people: Take the World Youth Day challenge
It’s time to break free from fear, fake online personas and looking at the world through a digital screen display, Pope Francis told young people in his annual message for local celebrations of World Youth Day.