Read the full text of Pope Francis' words of encouragement to the young pilgrims at WYD Panama 2019 during the Papal Welcome Ceremony. ...read more

Read the powerful and inspiring words of Pope Francis to the bishops of Central America during his Apostolic Journey to Panama. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to the President of Panama on the first full day of his Apostolic Journey to Panama. ...read more

As we approach World Youth Day, read more about how this event shapes the lives of young people who attend. Read reflection by Isabel Correa: How World Youth Day Changed my Life. (From S+L 2017 Magazine). ...read more

Words of the Archbishop of Panama, Jose Domingo Ulloa Mendieta at the press conference announcing the date of WYD 2019. We would like to reiterate our gratitude to Pope Francis in choosing Panama to host World Youth Day (WYD) in 2019, with the motto: “I am the servant of the Lord. May it be done ...read more

On Sunday, July 31, 2016, Pope Francis met with all of the volunteers that made World Youth Day Krakow 2016 possible. The Holy Father set aside his prepared text and delivered the following remarks: Before returning to Rome, I wanted to meet you and, before all else, to thank each of you for the effort, ...read more