The Francis Show at World Youth Day in Panama

Videos, News, Transcripts, Commentary, Background

The Francis Show at World Youth Day in Panama:
His “Apostolic Journey” of Jan. 23-27, 2019

It’s time for the “Catholic Woodstock” (aka World Youth Day) again, and of course “Pope” Francis has to be part of the action. This time the location is Panama City, Panama, where Francis arrived on Jan. 23 and from where he will depart on Sunday night, Jan. 27.

This page contains all the main links you will need to stay informed about the false pope’s visit to the small Central American country. The local time in Panama is UTC-05:00.

General Information

• Official Schedule of Events at Vatican Web Site
• Missal / Liturgical Booklet for Francis’ Visit
• Official Photo Gallery
• “Snake Eats Cross”: A Look at the Official Logo for World Youth Day 2019
• Francis’ Video Message to Young People ahead of Panama Visit
• Official Theme Song for World Youth Day
• Official Twitter account for World Youth Day 2019
• Official Facebook account for World Youth Day

Recorded Videos

• Francis arrives in Panama – Official Welcome (Jan. 23)
• Meeting with Government Authorities (Jan. 24)
• Meeting with “Bishops” (Jan. 24)
• Welcome Ceremony with Youth (Jan. 24)
• Penitential Liturgy with young Detainees (Jan. 25)
• Way of the Cross with Young People (Jan. 25)
• Novus Ordo Worship Service with Religious (Jan. 26)
• Vigil Prayer Service with Young People (Jan. 26)
• Novus Ordo Closing Worship Service (Jan. 27)
• Visit to Good Samaritan Shelter and Angelus (Jan. 27)
• Meeting with WYD Volunteers (Jan. 27)
• In-Flight Press Conference on Return Trip to Rome (Jan. 27)

Transcripts of Homilies, Messages, Prayers, and Speeches

• Greeting to Journalists on Flight to Panama (Jan. 23)
• Francis’ Address to Government Authorities, Diplomatic Corps, and Representatives of Society (Jan. 24)
• Francis’ Address to Novus Ordo Bishops of Central America (Jan. 24)
• Francis’ Opening Address to Youth (Jan. 24)
• Francis’ Address to young Prisoners (Jan. 25)
• Francis speaks to Youth at Stations of the Cross (Jan. 25)
• Francis’ Homily at Cathedral of Santa Maria La Antigua in Panama (Jan. 26)
• Francis’ Speech at Prayer Vigil (Jan. 26)
• Francis’ Homily at the Closing Worship Service (Jan. 27)
• Francis’ Address at Good Samaritan Shelter (Jan. 27)
• Francis’ Address to WYD Volunteers (Jan. 27)
• Transcript of Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference on Return Trip to Rome (Jan. 27)

News & Commentary

• Francis visits St. Mary Major Basilica on eve of trip to Panama
• Francis departs for WYD in Panama
• Francis calls US border wall a sign of ‘fear,’ says he wants to visit Iraq
• Francis en route to Panama pays tribute to late journalist
• Francis Arrives in Panama for World Youth Day
• Major WYD Scare As Man Breaks Thru Security to Francis
• WYD Panama: Catechesis in the Parish
• WYD Panama: Malawian music taking Panamanian stages
• Marginalized take center stage at World Youth Day 2019
• WYD: South African pilgrims say “love is all you need”
• “Cardinal” Tagle at WYD in Panama: Service is a sign of discipleship
• WYD Panama: Jewish synagogue hosting WYD group
• Traditional Latin Mass (1962 Missal) at World Youth Day
• Panama mosque offers free water to World Youth Day pilgrims
• “A Dream Named Jesus”: Bergoglio blathers at Youth in Panama
• ‘Gen Verde’ preaches unity with a pop sound at World Youth Day
• English-language World Youth Day event draws diverse crowd
• WYD Panama: Francis, Youth, and “listening therapy”
• Monster-ance! Horrid Adoration Ceremony at WYD Vigil Service
• Portugal to host next World Youth Day in 2022
• Francis’ Sermons in Panama could have been written by Nancy Pelosi
• Diminished Crowds at World Youth Day

Background

• Video: Keys to Francis’ Trip to Panama
• 5 things to know about World Youth Day 2019
• Panama: WYD Welcomes Youth from Around the World
• Synagogue to host World Youth Day pilgrims in Panama
• Inmates at Panama youth prison anticipate visit from Francis
• Amid wall debate, pope visits Panama with migration in mind
• Different nations, but one faith unites Panama’s World Youth Day pilgrims
• DoCat Distribution Set for World Youth Day 2019
• Panamá Prequel Take 2: A Tale of Two Cities
• ‘Archbishop’ Jose Ulloa of Panama City discusses Francis’ Visit for World Youth Day
• Border ‘Bishop’ Says World Youth Day is Antidote to Rising Nationalism

Major Novus Ordo News Sites covering Francis’ Trip to Panama:

• Vatican News
• Catholic News Service
• Catholic News Agency
• National Catholic Register
• Zenit
• Crux
• Rome Reports
• Salt + Light Media

Image source: vatican.va
License: fair use