Indigenous Leader Seeks One Million Euros to Build Fence Around Xingu
After gaining international fame due to his partnership with British music star Sting in the 1990’s, Brazilian indigenous leader Raoni...
May 18, 2019Topic
Pope Francis
Archbishop of Rio Appointed as Cardinal
Pope Francis included Archbishop of Rio Orani João Tempesta among the group of nineteen Cardinal appointments announced on Sunday, January...
January 14, 2014
World Youth Day Draws to a Close: Daily
Sunday, July 28th concluded the World Youth Day (WYD) Catholic festival in Rio and marked the last day of Pope...
July 29, 2013
World Youth Day Vigil in Copacabana: Daily
An estimated three million people filled Rio's famous Copacabana Beach on the evening of Saturday, July 27th for the World...
July 28, 2013
Traffic Changes in Zona Sul for WYD: Daily
Recent last minute modifications in the World Youth Day schedule will cause irregular road closures and heavy traffic throughout Zona...
July 27, 2013
Heavy Rains Change Rio WYD Plan: Daily
Two days of solid rain in Rio have forced the organizers of World Youth Day to change their plans for...
July 27, 2013
World Youth Day Reaches Rio Favelas
As World Youth Day gets underway in Rio, behind the festivities and media coverage, outreach programs are focused on favela...
July 23, 2013
World Youth Day, Fun and Faith in Rio
The 2013 World Youth Day (WYD) in Rio agenda for the five day event is packed with numerous activities that...
July 23, 2013
Guaratiba: Site of the Field of Faith
Guaratiba, a neighborhood in Rio’s Zona Oeste (West Zone), is the location of the World Youth Day’s Campus Fidei (Field...
July 23, 2013