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.

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.

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

CNS Rome bureau chief Francis X. Rocca discuss the significance of the dual authorship of Pope Francis' upcoming encyclical on faith.

A look at Federation of Pueri Cantores, a group founded on the Christian conviction that singing can be an instrument of worshipping God.

 Catholic writer Piers Paul Read discusses the legacy of "Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors."