Background

During this season we are encouraged to pray and engage in community events

Catholic charity builds bridges of hope for people in prison and their families

Bishops support Patriarch Sako after his decision to withdraw to Iraqi Kurdistan

Pope prays for migrant shipwreck victims, calls for solidarity

Pope urges us not to be indifferent to migrant tragedies

‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’ theme of 57th World Day of Peace message

Diary - Day Five

Joining 1.8 million pilgrims in silent prayer before the Lord in Adoration.

Pope Francis reveals next World Youth Day will be in Seoul, South Korea

Pope at WYD Mass: Church and world need young people ‘like the earth needs rain’

Day Five Highlights

Pope Francis portrays the Blessed Virgin Mary as a "missionary of joy" in his address to young people gathered in Lisbon for the World Youth Day Vigil celebration.

Pope Francis at WYD Vigil: Joy is missionary and requires training

Pope at Fatima: Mary always welcomes us and comes to our aid in haste