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World Youth Day 2013

A child waves a flag with an image of Pope Francis while waiting for his arrival on Copacabana beach during the World Youth Day welcoming ceremony in Rio de Janeiro July 25, 2013. (CNS/Reuters/Ueslei Marcelino)

Pope Francis traveled to Brazil July 22-28, 2013, to mark the Catholic Church's World Youth Day.

Bishops won hearts with joy, dancing at World Youth Day

by Martha A. Kirk
Sep 13, 2013

At World Youth Day in July, the attending bishops took some time for some fun and did a little dance.

Francis in Brazil a tale of four trips

by John L. Allen Jr.
Aug 12, 2013

Analysis: Pope Francis made only one trip to Brazil to mark World Youth Day. Existentially, however, the outing was actually more akin to four trips in one.

The Transformative Six's LGBT message at World Youth Day

by Kate Childs Graham
Aug 1, 2013

"If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?"

Who am I to judge? Those five words rocked the world Monday because, well, they were spoken by the pope. By now, there have been countless reports and analyses on the statement. Many applauded the Holy Father while some were quick to downplay the significance. But none revealed the true source of the pope's tonal conversion: six brave souls from the Equally Blessed coalition.

I'm giving them the credit.

Francis' call for Amazon protection echoes work of Sr. Dorothy Stang

by Sharon Abercrombie
Aug 1, 2013

Eco Catholic: Pope Francis has a vision of hope and beauty for the Amazon Basin: Transform it into a garden.

Francis delivers some bracing truth in Brazil

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 28, 2013

Estimate: 3 million for Francis at Copacabana

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 27, 2013

Francis wants church to master 'grammar of simplicity'

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 27, 2013

Syrian at WYD: If Assad falls, I'll leave the country

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 27, 2013

In Brazil, Francis teaches by repetition

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 27, 2013

Francis first to mention abuse scandals on Brazil trip

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 26, 2013

Vatican should set example on fighting abuse, O'Malley says

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 26, 2013

For Francis, confessions the most important thing he'll do all week

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 26, 2013

Today, the Jesuits have the last laugh

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 26, 2013

Singing in the rain at Copacabana

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 25, 2013

Sights and sounds of the papal trip

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 25, 2013

In Brazilian favela, Pope Francis becomes apostle of the slums

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 25, 2013

Dolan: Francis is, and isn't, what we expected

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 24, 2013

Pope decries 'dealers of death,' opposes drug legalization

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 24, 2013

Denying worries over security, Vatican cancels popemobile ride

by Francis X. Rocca
Jul 24, 2013

At Marian shrine, Francis is world's pastor

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 24, 2013

400,000 brave wind, rain for World Youth Day opening Mass

by Lise Alves, Catholic News Service
Jul 24, 2013

A journey to the roots of Francis' papacy

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 24, 2013

Another Take on WYD

by Jamie Manson
Jul 23, 2013

Memo to Francis: Older folks already at WYD

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 23, 2013

Right wing 'generally not happy' with Francis, Chaput says

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 23, 2013

Francis a 'one-man show,' Brooklyn's DiMarzio says

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 23, 2013

From one end of the world to another, Alaska rocks Rio

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 23, 2013

For pope in Brazil, how much frenzy is too much?

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 22, 2013

Humble pope asks permission to enter Brazil

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 22, 2013

My moment with the pope

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 22, 2013

A vision that includes youth, elderly

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 22, 2013

Pope on plane: No to a 'throw-away' culture

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 22, 2013

Tweet your way out of purgatory (but there's work involved)

by Bob Smietana, USA Today, Religion News Service
Jul 22, 2013

Pope prays at Roman Marian icon for all world's youth

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
Jul 22, 2013

Francis in Brazil and a new scandal in Rome

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 19, 2013

Reasons for attending World Youth Day as diverse as attendees themselves

by April Gutierrez
Jul 18, 2013

Francis steps into a revolution in Brazil

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 18, 2013

Vatican plays down security fears for pope's Brazil trip

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 17, 2013

Papal menu planners try to keep it simple yet sweet for World Youth Day

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
Jul 16, 2013

Cost concerns loom for pope's Brazil trip

by John L. Allen Jr.
Jul 16, 2013

Travel firm's bankruptcy upends World Youth Day pilgrimage plans

by Sam Lucero, Catholic News Service
Jul 15, 2013

Popes put personal stamp on World Youth Day celebrations

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Jul 13, 2013

Rio host families open homes, hearts to World Youth Day volunteers

by Elie Gardner, Catholic News Service
Jun 20, 2013

Theologian thinks papal trip to Brazil critical for younger generations

by Tom Tracy, Catholic News Service
Jun 11, 2013

Beneath the hype, Rio a major test for Francis

by John L. Allen Jr.
May 24, 2013

World Youth Day organizers expect attendance bump from Argentine pope

by Lise Alves, Catholic News Service
Apr 12, 2013

Safeguarding creation expected as major theme at Rio's World Youth Day

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Apr 4, 2013

Brazilians look forward to greeting new pope at World Youth Day

by Lise Alves, Catholic News Service
Feb 11, 2013