In 2008, pilgrims from all around the world came for WYD Sydney. Now, pilgrims from Australia are preparing to travel to Brazil to meet Pope Francis for WYD 2013! In order to help pilgrims prepare for the journey to Rio de Janeiro, the Archdiocese of Sydney’s social networking website, Xt3.com, has launched an interactive countdown calendar.

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Now not only Brazilians can buy official products from WYD. Through http://shoprio2013.com/, you’ll be able to buy accessories, shirts and other things, and receive them from anywhere in the world.

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There is no sacrifice too great... there is no land too far... to encounter Jesus Christ at World Youth Day WorldYouthDay.com presents the official Promo video for World Youth Day which will be hosted by Rio, Brazil July 23-28, 2013.

What is your group doing to prepare for World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro? What makes your WYD group unique? The WYD office in Rio is calling for pilgrims to send over their stories to feature in the new "You in WYD" section on the official website.

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The Archdiocese of Sydney’s social network site Xt3.com has launched an interactive countdown calendar to help pilgrims prepare for World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro.

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Ever wanted to see all of the WYD logos? Check out this link for a walk down memory lane.

This week's edition of WYD Minute, published on 9 May 2013, brings information about the launching of the "You at WYD" area on the official website, as well as, information about the Youth Festival which will take place during WYD, and Pope Francis´ schedule during his trip to Brazil this July.

The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro is planning to consecrate World Youth Day to Our Lady of Fatima when he celebrates her feast in Portugal next week. Archbishop Orani João Tempesta, the host archbishop for July's World Youth Day, will preside over the major annual celebration in Fatima on May 12-13.

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The Vatican has released the official schedule Pope Francis will follow during World Youth Day. Watch this video for more!

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Here is another episode of "World Youth Day Minute", featuring the latest English news from the WYD2013 organising committee in Rio. This episode was recorded on 6 May 2013.

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