WYD 2013
Heading to World Youth Day for a celebration of love and unity
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
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
WYD 2013 has inspired youngsters from around the world
WYD 2013: Colourful rucksacks, four million hosts and a final mass
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
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
Pope back in Rome after Brazil visit
WYD 2013: Pope shows his love by outlining a heart at helicopter window
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
Putting down my camera phone allowed me to share a truly special moment with Pope Francis and my fellow volunteers
WYD 2013: Kraków will host next World Youth Day in 2016
Polish city is Blessed John Paul II’s former episcopal see
WYD 2013: Pope urges young pilgrims to take Gospel home ‘to everyone’ at closing Mass
‘We are sent together,’ Pontiff tells three million young people on Copacabana Beach
