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Tourist Spots begin selling special offers for WYD

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Images of Christ the Redeemer and the Sugar Loaf are famous worldwide. And at WYD Rio2013, pilgrims are invited to visit the two best-known landmarks of the “Marvelous City”

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Tourist Spots begin selling special offers for WYD

Australia is counting down to WYD Rio!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

In 2008, pilgrims from all around the world came for WYD Sydney. Now, pilgrims from Australia are preparing to travel to Brazil to meet Pope Francis for WYD 2013!

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Australia is counting down to WYD Rio!

Accommodation

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Where will I stay?There will be two types of accommodation offered for WYD Rio2013: the “Simple” and “Alternative”. The Simple option is included in the accommodation package, whilst the Alternative option is for pilgrims wanting to book their own accommodation (in hotels, hostels etc).Groups that choose the Simple option must bring sleeping bags and a mat.

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Accommodation

English pilgrims launch WYD book

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

In anticipation of Rio2013, a book has been launched to share the story of World Youth Day and to inspire more young people to join the unforgettable adventure that awaits them in Rio.Last week, World Youth Day: Inspiring Generations was released – a book which aims to encourage people to experience World Youth Day, as well as dispel the myth that young people are not interested in faith. It contains stories based on the experiences of young Catholics who have been to previous World Youth Days.Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, the head of the Church in England and Wales, was presented with a copy of the book at a Year of Faith event last week

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English pilgrims launch WYD book

The Pope’s Youth

Friday, May 17, 2013

“This is the Pope’s youth!” The cry that echoed through the streets of Madrid, Spain, during the World Youth Day (WYD) in 2011 revealed the heart of the youth of the Church. Admirers of the teachings of the Supreme Pontiff, rooted in faith and protagonists of the New Evangelization

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The Pope’s Youth

John Paul II

Friday, May 17, 2013

Pilgrim of love and messenger of peace.

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John Paul II

Conclave

Friday, May 17, 2013

Upon the resignation of death of the Supreme Pontiff, a new Conclave is convened. Cardinals who are younger than 80 on the first day of the sede vacante (the empty Chair of St

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Conclave

Rose, dedicate all of your love to me

Friday, May 17, 2013

Saint Rose of Lima was born in Lima, Peru in April 1586, where she grew up and blazed a trail to sanctity. Her parents, Gaspar Flores and Maria Oliva baptized her with the name Isabel Flores y Oliva, but with the passage of time her beauty led her to be known by the nickname of Rose.

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Rose, dedicate all of your love to me

Benedict XVI

Friday, May 17, 2013

A great theologian of the 20th and 21st centuries, Joseph Ratzinger assumed the Chair of St.

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The Role of the Bishop of Rome

Friday, May 17, 2013

The Roman Pontiff is elected by the College of Cardinals and, and once the office is accepted, he becomes the Vicar of Christ on Earth. The Code of Canon Law explains that the pope “has supreme, full, immediate and universal ordinary power in the Church, and he can always freely exercise this power” (Can.331).“By virtue of his office, the Roman Pontiff not only has power over the universal Church, but also has pre-eminent ordinary power over all particular Churches and their groupings.

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The History of the Papacy

Friday, May 17, 2013

“You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18). “But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail… strengthen your brothers” (Luke 22:32)

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The History of the Papacy

The Ring of the Fisherman

Friday, May 17, 2013

Each pope elected receives the Ring of the Fisherman, the official symbol of the papacy. Also known as the Anulus Piscatoris, the ring is made of gold and features a bas-relief of Peter fishing from a boat, referring to the tradition that the apostles were fishers of men.A new ring is forged for each pope with the gold from the ring of his predecessor

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Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Francis for WYD Rio2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Monday – July 22, 20138:45 Departure from Rome Ciampino Airport to Rio de Janeiro.16:00 OFFICIAL RECEPTION at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport 17:00 PAPAL WELCOMING CEREMONY at the Jardim do Palácio Guanabara (“Gardens of Guanabara Palace”).

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The World Youth Day 2013 hymn now has a version in Slovak

Monday, May 13, 2013

Bratislava, April 7th, 2013 – Slovak youth can now sing the WYD 2013 hymn in their own language. The song was presented in February during the event “A Noite Brasileira” (The Brazilian Night).

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Polish youth have their bags ready

Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Archdiocese of Lublin, the largest city in eastern Poland, where Blessed John Paul II taught philosophy, is always represented at World Youth Day. This year will not be any different, however, because of the cost of traveling to Brazil, the group will not be very large

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Pope Francis’ Brazil schedule

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Pope Francis will have a full schedule of activities during his first major international trip in July this year. The schedule of his trip to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Rio2013, includes Protocol Events, such as the meeting with the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, along with visits to a poor community, a hospital, and a visit with young inmates.Arrival and first official eventsThe Pope will arrive in Brazil on Monday 22 July

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Channel “You at the WYD” brings testimonies from pilgrims with photos and videos

Monday, May 6, 2013

Another news arrives to the official site of the World Youth Day, the channel “You at the WYD”, that is today launched bringing lots of statements of pilgrims. There you will find testimonies of people that already experimented the joy of a World Youth Day, the expectative that everybody have while preparing the event, and how you are preparing to raise the money to come to Rio de Janeiro, among many other stories, each one accompanied with photos or videos.We are also inviting you to share in the channel “You at the WYD” how is going your preparation, through the site http://www.rio2013.com/en/voce-na-jmj.

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Press conference announces the schedule of the Pope during his trip to Brazil

Monday, May 6, 2013

The eyes of the world will be focused upon the press conference, which will take place on the morning of Tuesday, May 7th. At this press conference the schedule of Pope Francis´ trip to Brazil for WYD will be announced.

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Channel “You at WYD” brings testimonies from pilgrims with photos and videos

Monday, May 6, 2013

Another news arrives to the official site of the World Youth Day, the channel “You at WYD”, that is today launched bringing lots of statements of pilgrims. There you will find testimonies of people that already experimented the joy of a World Youth Day, the expectative that everybody have while preparing the event, and how you are preparing to raise the money to come to Rio de Janeiro, among many other stories, each one accompanied with photos or videos.We are also inviting you to share in the channel “You at WYD” how is going your preparation, through the site http://www.rio2013.com/en/voce-na-jmj.

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Category Archives: WYD – Rio 2013

Tourist Spots begin selling special offers for WYD

Australia is counting down to WYD Rio!

Accommodation

English pilgrims launch WYD book

The Pope’s Youth

John Paul II

Conclave

Rose, dedicate all of your love to me

Benedict XVI

The Role of the Bishop of Rome

The History of the Papacy

The Ring of the Fisherman

Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Francis for WYD Rio2013

The World Youth Day 2013 hymn now has a version in Slovak

Polish youth have their bags ready

Pope Francis’ Brazil schedule

Channel “You at the WYD” brings testimonies from pilgrims with photos and videos

Press conference announces the schedule of the Pope during his trip to Brazil

Channel “You at WYD” brings testimonies from pilgrims with photos and videos

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