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WYD: Pope Francis Confirms Visit to Panama (2019)
WYD: Pope Francis Confirms Visit to Panama
The Holy See announced at 10 am today (Panama time) that Pope Francis received the invitation of the Panamanian Government and Bishops, and will visit this Central American country from January 23rd to 27th, 2019, on the occasion of the 34th World Youth Day.
"This announcement gives an immense joy to the whole organization of WYD and we are encouraged by the certainty that the 'Peter' who will officially come to Panama will be Pope Francis," said the Archbishop of Panama and President of the Local Organizing Committee of WYD Panama 2019, Monsignor José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta.