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 inspiring words of welcome from Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta, OSA, Metropolitan Archbishop of Panama, to the young people of the world. ...read more

S+L will be broadcasting events from WYD in Panama LIVE on our television network and on our WYD Central website. Check out the schedule here! ...read more

In preparation for WYD Panama 2019, read this interview with Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa of Panama City on his experience of the church in Panama. ...read more

Deacon Pedro offers his perspective on the evangelical potential of Panama as World Youth Day is about to begin in the tiny Central American country. ...read more

The international version of the official theme song for WYD Panama 2019 has been released! Check out the video and lyrics for "Let Your Will Be Done". ...read more

Pope Francis today released his 2017 Lenten Message for World Youth Day, in anticipation for World Youth Day Panama 2019. Below, find the full text of his address: ...read more

At the end of the Angelus Address, last Sunday, at Campus Misericordiae in Krakow, Pope Francis announced that the next World Youth Day will take place in 2019 in Panama City, Panama. As we begin preparations for this exciting next WYD, Salt + Light’s Charles LeBourgeois had the chance to speak with Archbishop José Domingo ...read more