The End… Or Is It?
Ever wondered what it’s like to have mass on a beach with 3 million of your best friends? That’s kind of what it’s like on…
Last Day
Do you remember those sleepovers with your friends or cousins? Well, here at WYD, millions camped out on the beach in a massive sleepover. And…
The Climax Begins
As the weekend comes, so does the climax of the World Youth Day. Because of the rain earlier this week, the vigil and papal mass…
The Unspoken Connections
Tonight, Copacabana Beach was packed again with young Catholics from all over the world, joining Pope Francis for the Stations of the Cross. In a…
Big Church, Small World
After my disappointment at not seeing the pope close up last night, my friend Pope Francis texted me saying that he’ll have a few minutes…
Friends on the Beach
Last night, we had the official welcome of my good friend, Pope Francis, to World Youth Day, again on the beaches of Copacabana. The crowds…
Mass for Young Disciples
At the end of every catechetical session, the bishop who led the catechesis presides over a mass in that language for the gathered WYD pilgrims.…
A Very Wet WYD
Almost as soon as we arrived at Rio, it started raining. Coincidence? Maybe. Today, the rain got even harder as pilgrims begin to arrive for…
Familiar Faces
Celebrities are everywhere! Tonight, our very own Fr. Dave Dwyer spoke to the English-speaking pilgrims about his vocation story. There have been a lot of…
Back to School, WYD Style
After the opening mass for World Youth Day, celebrated by the Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro on the beach, the week-long festivities are in full…
