Pope Arrives in Rio Amid Protests: Daily
Pope Francis has arrived in Rio on a week-long visit to Brazil and has been welcomed officially by President Rousseff,...
July 23, 2013Topic
WYD
Pope Francis Arrives in Rio Today: Daily
Marking his first major official international trip, Pope Francis will arrive in Rio on July 22nd for the 2013 World...
July 22, 2013
WYD’s Cidade da Fé Inaugurated: Daily
Rio saw the Cidade da Fé (City of Faith), one of the main World Youth Day (WYD) activity locations, was...
July 21, 2013
Rio WYD Security Details Revealed: Daily
Rio’s security officials have revealed plans for next week’s World Youth Day (WYD), which includes a high-profile visit by Pope...
July 19, 2013
Rio Prepares for WYD as Pilgrims Arrive
In anticipation of WYD extraordinary measures have been prescribed to ensure that transport and security remain as smooth as possible...
July 16, 2013Pope’s Trip to Brazil Could Spark Social, Economic Change in Region
For Catholics around the world, there is no greater force for change than the views of a pope. Pope Francis...
July 16, 2013
Cristo Open 24-Hours During WYD in Rio
Rio’s most famous landmark, the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue, will be open for 24-hours during the World Youth...
July 9, 2013
WYD Safety Guaranteed Despite Protests
With the wave of protests continuing across Brazil, and the Confederations Cup drawing to a close, attention has turned to...
June 25, 2013
Rio Police Operations to Secure Cristo
Weeks before the FIFA Confederations Cup and World Youth Day, Rio pacifies favelas to improve security for tourists visiting Christ...
April 30, 2013