U.S. pilgrims in Rio discuss their expectations for World Youth Day 2013.

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan discusses the challenges that face a successful World Youth Day.

Catholics in Rio de Janeiro await Pope Francis's visit for World Youth Day this month.

Massive crowds gathered on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro July 23 to celebrate the beginning of World Youth Day 2013.

Brazilian Catholics renew their faith when they open their homes to volunteers helping to run World Youth Day 2013.

A look at Pope Francis' welcome to the city of Rio de Janeiro.

A look at the main points of Pope Francis' encyclical "Lumen Fidei" ("The Light of Faith"), released July 5.

A view of the Holy Land on foot, seeing things as Jesus might have. Part III of a three-part series.

Sri Lankan Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith spoke to Catholic News Service about the need for mystery in worship.

Pope Francis preached on the Gospel of Life in his Sunday homily on June 16.