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WYD 2013
Heading to World Youth Day for a celebration of love and unity
July 25, 2016
After hearing the testimonies of friends who went to Rio in 2013, I was adamant that I would make the somewhat shorter journey to Krakow
Photo gallery: 10 memorable moments from 2013
December 17, 2013
The people and the stories making the news in what was a momentous year for the Church
Pope Francis’s call for young people to become a radical force for good is a compelling appeal
July 30, 2013
WYD 2013 has inspired youngsters from around the world
WYD 2013: Colourful rucksacks, four million hosts and a final mass
July 29, 2013
Pilgrims descended on Copacabana Beach to hear the Pope urge them to reach out to those on "the fringes of society"
‘If a gay person seeks God, who am I to judge him?’ says Pope Francis
July 29, 2013
Pope Francis holds surprise press conference on flight home from World Youth Day in Rio
WYD 2013: My joy is much greater than my exhaustion, tweets Pope Francis
July 29, 2013
Pope back in Rome after Brazil visit
WYD 2013: Pope shows his love by outlining a heart at helicopter window
July 29, 2013
As Pope Francis boarded a helicopter to meet World Youth Day volunteers in Rio, he made the sign of the Cross and then a heart to the delight of the watching crowd
WYD 2013: Protecting the Pope and tears of joy
July 29, 2013
Putting down my camera phone allowed me to share a truly special moment with Pope Francis and my fellow volunteers
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