Special SLHour: Remembering WYDs from Buenos Aires to Lisbon

Saturday, July 29, 2023

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On this special edition of the SLHOUR we remember the first 34 years of World Youth Days, and we hear theme songs from Buenos Aires to Panama.

A Christmas Eve Feast in Panama | Advent Around the World

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Ana Valeria Luque

Ana Valeria Luque tells us about two delicious Christmas Eve traditions in Panama: tamales and rosca de pan.

A Main Street Tradition in Panama | Advent Around the World

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Ana Valeria Luque

Ana Valeria Luque from Panama shares a festive tradition that takes place each year in Panama City's busiest street.

Pope Francis’ Homily at Mass of Dedication of the Altar of the Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria la Antigua in Panama

Saturday, January 26, 2019

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Pope Francis urges priests, consecrated people, and lay movements of Panama to look to Christ as their hope during his homily in the cathedral.

Pope Francis speaks to young detainees in Panama

Friday, January 25, 2019

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Read the words of the pope to young detainees in Panama, encouraging them to "keep fighting to seek and find the paths of integration and transformation".

WYD Panama 2019: Pope Francis greets the youth of the world

Thursday, January 24, 2019

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Read the full text of Pope Francis' words of encouragement to the young pilgrims at WYD Panama 2019 during the Papal Welcome Ceremony.

Address of Pope Francis to Bishops of Central America

Thursday, January 24, 2019

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Read the powerful and inspiring words of Pope Francis to the bishops of Central America during his Apostolic Journey to Panama.

Pope Francis’ Address to President of Panama

Thursday, January 24, 2019

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Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to the President of Panama on the first full day of his Apostolic Journey to Panama.

How World Youth Day Changed My Life

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

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As we approach World Youth Day, read more about how this event shapes the lives of young people who attend. Read reflection by Isabel Correa: How World Youth Day Changed my Life. (From S+L 2017 Magazine).

Official Announcement of WYD 2019 in Panama City

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

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Words of the Archbishop of Panama, Jose Domingo Ulloa Mendieta at the press conference announcing the date of WYD 2019. We would like to reiterate our gratitude to Pope Francis in choosing Panama to host World Youth Day (WYD) in 2019, with the motto: “I am the servant of the Lord. May it be done […]