Global Church News

Francis to listen to confessions of inmates in Panama

Jan 25, 2019

Speaking to some 250,000 young people on Thursday, Pope Francis thanked them for the efforts they made to be a part of a Vatican-sponsored gathering taking place in Panama.
Pope holds up example of St Oscar Romero to Central American Bishops

Jan 25, 2019

In Panama for WYD, Pope Francis meets with the Bishops of Central America and references St Oscar Romero, the recent Synod on Young People, and the kenosis of Christ.
WYD in Panama: Pope Francis calls Panama “a land of dreams”

Jan 25, 2019

Speaking to Authorities, members of Civil Society and the Diplomatic Corps in Panama City, Pope Francis challenges the country to be a land of encounter, convocation, and dreams.
WYD Panama: Jewish synagogue hosting WYD group

Jan 25, 2019

The synagogue of Panama City is hosting a group of WYD pilgrims. Rabbi Gustavo Kraselnik of the synagogue spoke to Seàn-Patrick Lovett of Vatican News
Cardinal Tagle at WYD in Panama: Service is a sign of discipleship

Jan 25, 2019

The Cardinal Archbishop of Manila leads a morning catechesis in Panama City, and challenges his young audience to consider what it means to serve.
Francis tells youth that the Devil wants division, but faith is about unity

Jan 25, 2019

Closing a frenetic first day in Panama at a global Catholic festival that brings together youth from every race, culture and language, Pope Francis said that while the Devil tries to sow division, the faith fuels a spirit of unity.
Vatican and Asian doctrinal commissions meet

Jan 25, 2019

A delegation of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) and the heads of the doctrinal commissions or representatives of Asia’
WYD Panama: Catechesis in the Parish

Jan 24, 2019

Concerts, confessions, and catechesis in the parishes of Panama City help prepare young people to participate even more fully in the World Youth Days ahead.
WYD Panama: Pope Francis arrives and World Youth Day begins

Jan 24, 2019

For thousands of young people, the arrival of Pope Francis in Panama on Wednesday afternoon marks the true beginning of the 34th World Youth Day.
WYD: South African pilgrims say “love is all you need”

Jan 24, 2019

Young South African pilgrims say they are struck by the generosity shown them by the people of Panama, to the point they are now truly inspired to change the world.