A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey to a sacred destination. While seeing beautiful and holy sites can be a perk of going on pilgrimages, people primarily embark on Catholic pilgrimages to encounter God in a profound and personal way. The goal is to come back transformed and, through your prayers, to transform the lives of ...read more

“Where are you from?” That’s how it all started. A simple question, very similar to the way I imagine a lot of conversations with Jesus started. ...read more

The next World Youth Day will take place in 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. Check out this cool video inviting the youth of the world to Portugal. ...read more

Read the words of thanks that Pope Francis offered to the volunteers of WYD Panama 2019 for their love, their service, and their sacrifices. ...read more

Read this reflection on the Good Samaritan given by Pope Francis to young people suffering from HIV and those who care for them. ...read more

At the Concluding Mass of WYD, Pope Francis speaks of the "now of God" and challenges pilgrims to accept God's invitation to love and be loved now. ...read more

Pope Francis encourages pilgrims at WYD in Panama to have the courage to say "yes" with Mary and to take part in God's love story in this world. ...read more

Read this powerful meditation given by Pope Francis at the Way of the Cross liturgy during World Youth Day 2019 in Panama. ...read more

Download the complete booklet to follow along with our broadcast of the Way of the Cross with Pope Francis during WYD Panama 2019. ...read more

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