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Pope calls for peace in Venezuela, denounces Philippine church bombing
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves PANAMA CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis prayed that a peaceful solution may be found in Venezuela as uncertainty and political instability grip the country. After praying the Angelus Jan. 27 with residents and workers at the Casa Hogar el Buen Samaritano, a …
Panama shows solidarity with pilgrims along route to World Youth Day vigil
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Rhina Guidos PANAMA CITY (CNS) — As thousands of pilgrims streamed through the neighborhood of Las Acacias en route to the World Day Youth vigil, those from Nicaragua and Venezuela received special cheers and applause as they carried the flags of their respective countries. "Venezuela …
Panama shows solidarity with pilgrims along route to World Youth Day vigil
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Rhina Guidos PANAMA CITY (CNS) — As thousands of pilgrims streamed through the neighborhood of Las Acacias en route to the World Day Youth vigil, those from Nicaragua and Venezuela received special cheers and applause as they carried the flags of their respective countries. "Venezuela …
Panama shows solidarity with pilgrims along route to World Youth Day vigil
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By Rhina Guidos PANAMA CITY (CNS) — As thousands of pilgrims streamed through the neighborhood of Las Acacias en route to the World Day Youth vigil, those from Nicaragua and Venezuela received special cheers and applause as they carried the flags of their respective countries. "Venezuela …
Next World Youth Day to be held in Portugal
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves PANAMA CITY (CNS) — Lisbon, Portugal, will open its doors to the world’s young people in 2022 for the next World Youth Day. The announcement of Portugal was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, the Family …
Next World Youth Day to be held in Portugal
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves PANAMA CITY (CNS) — Lisbon, Portugal, will open its doors to the world’s young people in 2022 for the next World Youth Day. The announcement of Portugal was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, the Family …
Like Mary, be ‘influencers’ for God, pope urges at World Youth Day vigil
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves PANAMA CITY (CNS) — Although Mary would not be considered an "influencer," like many social media personalities, she still became the most influential woman in history by trusting "in the love and promises of God, the only force capable of making all …
Like Mary, be ‘influencers’ for God, pope urges at World Youth Day vigil
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves PANAMA CITY (CNS) — Although Mary would not be considered an "influencer," like many social media personalities, she still became the most influential woman in history by trusting "in the love and promises of God, the only force capable of making all …
Like Mary, be ‘influencers’ for God, pope urges at World Youth Day vigil
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves PANAMA CITY (CNS) — Although Mary would not be considered an "influencer," like many social media personalities, she still became the most influential woman in history by trusting "in the love and promises of God, the only force capable of making all …
At lunch in Panama, U.S. pilgrim questions pope on abuse crisis
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Junno Arocho Esteves PANAMA CITY (CNS) — While sharing a private lunch with pilgrims from around the world, Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with victims of sexual abuse by members of the clergy and emphasized the need for unity and prayer, a U.S. pilgrim said. …