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January 2019

January 27, 2019

Who was history’s biggest ‘influencer’?

The Holy Father has the answer: Although Mary would not be considered an "influencer," like...

August 2013

August 03, 2013

Experts say WYD crowd in Rio was not even half as big as reported

Details: If measured in spirit, there is hardly a soul who would question the success...

July 2013

July 30, 2013

Worth a Thousand Words

After returning to Rome from Rio, Pope Francis decided to stop at the Basilica of...

July 29, 2013

“Amazing”: Serving as Lector Before Three Million at WYD

A teenager from the U.S. at World Youth Day tells all: The young woman who...

July 28, 2013

From the UK on WYD: “Pilgrims from Brooklyn Can Be Proud of Their Bishop!”

That's the excited headline on a blog post sent to me from a reader, who...

July 27, 2013

Pope Francis: “We Need a Church Capable of Warming Hearts”

This is simply beautiful: Francis was addressing the Brazilian Church but today’s lunch with the...

July 27, 2013

What’s the Media Saying About the Pope in Rio?

Vatican Radio's Sean Patrick Lovett has the answer: One thing that really stands out in...

July 26, 2013

Pope to Argentine Pilgrims: “I Want a Mess!”

Details: Pope Francis has shown the world his rebellious side, urging young Catholics to shake...

July 24, 2013

For World Youth Day, Pope Francis Will Visit Where his Pontificate Really Began

A fascinating insight, via Vatican Insider: The Church needs to "rid itself from all expired...

July 16, 2013

Catechists Announced for World Youth Day—Including a Bishop from Brooklyn

To the surprise of no one east of the Hudson, it's Auxiliary Bishop Frank Caggiano...

November 2012

November 16, 2012

“Dear friends, open your eyes and look around you…”

On Friday the Vatican published Pope Benedict XVI's much anticipated message to young people as...

August 2011

August 25, 2011

What's it like to be a deacon with the pope?

This guy knows: Just under a month ago I was having supper with a friend...

August 25, 2011

What the pope will find in Rio in '13: fewer Catholics

The numbers are dwindling, according to this report: Catholic numbers in Brazil strongly declined among...

August 22, 2011

The pope and the deacon

Below, a shot some may have overlooked from the World Youth Day festivities last week....

August 22, 2011

One of a kind: meet the WYD pilgrim from China

Check this out: The final Mass of World Youth Day was a sea of national...

August 21, 2011

"My heart was racing, like, majorly…!"

That's one Maryland pilgrim's excited response to seeing the pope up close and personal at...

August 21, 2011

"Be afraid neither of the world, nor of the future, nor of your weakness…"

"Yes, dear friends, God loves us. This is the great truth of our life; it...

August 20, 2011

"These news media don't provide trustworthy information about religious faith…"

“In the United States, our battles over abortion, family life, same-sex ‘marriage,’ and other sensitive...

August 20, 2011

"Live the years of your formation in deep joy…"

The pope spoke to seminarians in Spain today -- and his words carry a message,...

August 19, 2011

"Evangelical Catholicism"?

John Allen says it's on abundant display in Madrid: “Evangelical Catholicism” is a term being...

August 19, 2011

Caught on tape: riot police clash with anti-pope protesters in Madrid

Details, from AFP: Spanish riot police clashed for a second night with protesters as Pope...

August 18, 2011

Worth a thousand words, WYD edition

Pilgrims at World Youth Day in Madrid get a peek at the pope. H/T Catholic...

August 16, 2011

World Youth Day priests may lift excommunications for abortion

The confessionals pictured above are where the sacrament of reconciliation will be celebrated -- and...

August 16, 2011

The ultimate World Youth Day family

They are literally a product of this international event. CNS has details: You might say...

August 09, 2011

Critics slam cost of pope's trip for World Youth Day

With World Youth Day about to begin in Madrid, the high cost of the pope's...

August 05, 2011

First look: snazzy confessionals for World Youth Day

No question: you'll definitely be able to spot them in a crowd. Take a look:...

August 01, 2011

From attending World Youth Day to organizing it: one priest's surprising journey

As plans ramp up for this month's World Youth Day in Madrid, L'Osservatore Romano interviews...

July 2011

July 30, 2011

World Youth Day? There's an app for that

And the Vatican announced it yesterday. Details: Pilgrims at next month's Catholic World Youth Day...

July 27, 2011

Voris on WYD: "We prefer to rely on the higher authority of Our Lord…" — UPDATED

After the organizers of World Youth Day put out a statement Monday disavowing any connection with...

July 26, 2011

Bishops chosen to teach at World Youth Day

And I'm pleased to report that one of them is Brooklyn's own auxiliary, Frank Caggiano...