Catholic News Service looks at the impact of the first Latin American pope's visit to his native continent.
Showing posts with label Brazil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brazil. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Missionary Pope: Francis in Brazil
Posted on 11:18 AM by Unknown
Catholic News Service looks at the impact of the first Latin American pope's visit to his native continent.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Pope to Youth: 'Go and make disciples.' Go beyond the confines of what is humanly possible
Posted on 8:22 PM by Unknown
July 22nd, 2013 (Romereports.com) After a 12 hour flight, Pope Francis made it to Brazil. With a cheering crowd in the background, the Pope was greeted by the country's president, Dilma Rousseff and Brazil's religious leaders.
The transportation that came afterward, seemed a bit cumbersome. He first boarded a modest gray car, where he was swarmed by enthusiastic crowds and heavy traffic. The Pope then hopped on his open air popemobile, as he went through the city's streets. He finally took a military helicopter to Rio's Guanabara Palace.
There, during his first official speech, he thanked Brazil for its hospitality, adding that he hopes to give them, the most valuable gift of all.
POPE FRANCIS
“I have neither silver nor gold, but I bring with me the most precious thing given to me: Jesus Christ! I have come in his name, to feed the flame of fraternal love that burns in every heart; and I wish my greeting to reach one and all: The peace of Christ be with you!”
Speaking in Portuguese, the Pope said that through World Youth Day, he hopes to make disciples of all nations. He also encouraged the youth, to go above and beyond what's expected.
POPE FRANCIS
“Christ has confidence in young people and entrusts them with the very future of his mission, "Go and make disciples". Go beyond the confines of what is humanly possible and create a world of brothers and sisters.”
The Pope then emphasized that even though World Youth Day is a celebration for the youth, he also wants to reach out to all generations, so that the message of Jesus is proclaimed loud and clear.
POPE FRANCIS
“As I begin my visit to Brazil, I am well aware that, in addressing young people, I am also speaking to their families, their local and national church communities, the societies they come from, and the men and women upon whom this new generation largely depends.”
The Pope's trip to Brazil, was first approved by Benedict XVI during his pontificate. During his speech Pope Francis said he believed it was providential that his first international trip is to his beloved Latin America.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Find out what the Pope's schedule will be when he visits Brazil
Posted on 2:21 PM by Unknown
May 7, 2013. (Romereports.com) The Vatican has released the official schedule Pope Francis will follow during World Youth Day. He will be in Rio from July 22nd to July 29th.
On Monday July 22nd, the Pope will leave the Vatican and board a plane to Rio. After the 12 hour flight, Pope Francis will be welcomed by Brazil's president Dilma Rousseff in the city's Guanabara palace.
The next day he doesn't have anything planned since he wants to recover from the jet lag. Then on the 24th, the Pope will take a helicopter to the Shrine of Aparecida where he will celebrate Mass. He knows the site quite well, since he was an active participant of the Latin American Episcopal Conference held back in 2007.
In the afternoon, he will return to Rio and visit the St. Francis of Assisi hospital, which is run by Franciscans.
On Thursday 25, which will be his third day in Brazil, the Pope will receive the keys of the city. He will also bless the Olympic flags at city hall. He will then head out to the slums in the area of Varginha.
That very Thursday, World Youth Day will kick off at 6:00 p.m. That day the Pope will be welcomed by hundreds of youths in the Copacabana beach.
The following day on Friday July 26th, he will meet with a group of young inmates. Afterward, he will gave lunch with another group of 12 youths.
The Way of the Cross will begin on Friday afternoon at 6:00 p.m. At the Copacabana beach.
Things will keep on getting busier after that. On Saturday the 27th, the Pope will celebrate Mass with priests, religious and seminarians at 9:00 a.m in the Cathedral. That afternoon, he will meet with upper class business leaders to talk about some of the challenges and also social contrasts in the country. At 7: 30 p.m. A prayer Vigil will take place with youths from Guaratiba.
Some young people will actually spend the night there to have a good spot for the next day. On Sunday 28th, the Pope will celebrate Mass with roughly 2 million youths. That's where the next World Youth Day location will be announced.
That afternoon the Pope will meet the CELAM coordination committee. Then, he will also meet with WYD volunteers.
After that busy week, the Pope will head to the Antonio Carlos Jobin International Aiport at 7p.m. After an 11 hour flight, the Pope will arrive back to the Vatican the next day on Monday at 11. 30 a.m.
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