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Pope Francis left Wednesday from the Rome airport to travel to Panama, where at least 200,000 Catholics from 155 countries are expected to attend the 34th World Youth Day (WYD).
This is the third WYD of Pope Francis, 82 years old and the first organized in a country of Central America.
Francisco must arrive at the Panama International Airport Wednesday at 4:30 pm (7:30 pm in Brasilia). , having traveled 10 countries and covered 9,500 kilometers in 13 hours of flight.
Pope Francisco embarks for Panama
Pope Francisco travels to Panama
He stays in Panama until Sunday, day of his return to the Vatican
On his seventh trip to America the pope will meet the authorities of the Panamanian government and the bishops of the country
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Catholics attend the Opening Ceremony of Panama Day on Tuesday (22), a day before the arrival of Pope Francisco – Photo: Carlos Jbado / Reuters
Later, on the shores of the ocean, the pope will meet for the first time young people.
During his stay in this country of 4 million inhabitants, Francisco will visit a youth center with AIDS and a shelter center for young offenders.
Panama is the 40th country visited by Francisco since his election in 2013 on his 26th trip abroad.
A pilgrim to the Brazilian flag participates in the opening of World Youth Day Tuesday (22) at Downtown Panama – Photo: Johan Ordonez / AFP
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