Pope Francis described 2016 as a “packed year,” one full of initiatives that helped Catholics “see and touch with their hands the fruits of the mercy of God.”
World Youth Day
WYD Recap: Negro Chin on Currents
Tablet reporter Maria-Pia Negro Chin followed Brooklyn and Queens pilgrims on their journey to World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland with Pope Francis. When she came back she spoke with her editor Ed Wilkinson, on Currents, the nightly Catholic news show.
Youth Views from World Youth Day Poland
It’s something that you don’t see every day: youth coming together and searching for the One person that we are all here for: Christ.
Pope Urges Young People to Take Risks
“Even today we can risk not getting close to Jesus because we don’t feel big enough, because we don’t think ourselves worthy. This is a great temptation; it has to do not only with self-esteem, but with faith itself,” Pope Francis said.
Next WYD Stop – Panama
“So now I am happy to announce that the next World Youth Day – after the two that will be held on the diocesan level – will take place in 2019 in Panama,” Pope Francis told the youth.
WYD Report: Auschwitz Visit
“All I could do really was stand there and read the sign and take off my hat out of respect because there is nothing that could be said to further encapsulate what comes from this visit,” said Matthew Perez.
WYD Report: Mercy Center (with slideshow)
“Sometimes we think Mass is only for old people. Looking around is a good reminder that there are young people around that do believe in Jesus and are alive with the Catholic faith and want to be here,” Cintron said.
WYD: Day 2, Catechesis (with Slideshow)
“The world needs God’s mercy in so many different ways that each of us can be a minister of mercy to the world,” Bishop DiMarzio said.
WYD Report: Opening Day with Slide Show
“It’s pretty amazing just to be here for the first time with so many more blessings that I can bring back to my parish,” said pilgrim Jilenny Duran, 16.
World Youth Day 2016 Patron Saints
The theme of the XXXI World Youth Day is: ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy’ (Mt 5:7). St. Faustina and St. John Paul II are the patrons of the upcoming WYD in Krakow, Poland, July 26-31.
