World Youth Day in Panama Opening Mass

by asiel · January 23, 2019

Pilgrims gather along the Cinta Costera area of Panama City during the opening Mass of World Youth Day Jan. 22, 2019. (CNS photo/Carlos Jasso, Reuters)

Our editor Gunther Simmermacher is in Panama City for the 2019 World Youth Day celebrations – here’s his report on his arrival

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