After a monumental weekend, PANAMA has much to be PROUD of.
by James “JB” Bryson Despite the fact that there was OVERWHELMING traffic near our home (which we more that planned for and expected), I feel that Panama shined brightly and successfully during this monumental Papal visit. As much was paraphrased in an article from La Prensa. We are halfway …
World Youth Day wants to be a re-invigorating of Catholicism
While social networks are flying criticism and cynical comments about the completion of the World Youth Day (WYD) in Panama, the streets of the city have become the perfect setting for a great festival that is also meeting, dialogue and party among young people. The Catholicism of the 21st century …
PANAMA: Anticipating World Youth day!
When you get off the plane of Alitalia, Pope Francisco will meet with a Panama excited about his visit. You will be greeted with flowers, typical dances, flags and the radiant sun of January. Beyond the jubilation and festive atmosphere, a country that is preparing to choose a new president …
Flight from Chile marks first use of Tocumen Terminal 2 – prior to WYD influx
At approximately 4:44 p.m. arrived at Terminal 2 of Tocumen International Airport, the first commercial flight from Chile. The first commercial flight belongs to the Panamanian airline Copa Airlines. This Tuesday, January 21, Terminal 2 opened partially by enabling the five boarding doors to receive flights. It is expected that by …
Metro Line getting a shaky start as WYD approaches
In the early hours of the morning, the Panama Metro announced through social networks that they had energy problems in their internal network. ‘We face energy drawbacks. We have not been able to start the commercial service in the regular schedule.Maintenance staff works on resetting systems’ published Metro. The head of …
WYD will be a litmus test of how Panama functions on the World Stage. (Hotels, Transportation, Security)
by James “JB” Bryson With well over a year of preparations under the belt, the Pope he is a coming. And bringing flocks of followers and congregations with him. World Youth Day is a HUGE event for this country. Perhaps the BIGGEST that has EVER occurred. I for one hope …
With World watching, Panama steps up security in anticipation of WYD.
The Executive Directorate of Support for the Local Organizing Committee for the World Youth Day (WYD), led by the Deputy Minister of Security, Omar Pinzón, highlighted on Monday that the State’s security forces have strengthened their capacities to guarantee the well-being of citizens. , pilgrims, visitors, Pope Francis and the …
Tocumen begins preparedness for massive influx for WYD.
The maneuverability of the Tocumen International Airport will be put to the test to receive a large part of the participants in the World Youth Day (WYD), which will run from January 22 to 27. Currently, in the hours of greatest demand (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) the operation of …
Panamanian Catholic Dioceses preparing for WYD and Papal Visit
Jackeline Morales, director of Days in the Dioceses of the Local Organizing Committee for the World Youth Day (WYD), explains to The Star of Panama what the Days of the Diocese are about and the significance of the symbols of WYD for the Christian meeting, which will take place from …
Upcoming World Youth Day something to be proud of for Panama
Israel Ramos V., parish priest of the church San Antonio María Claret, from the capital town of Pueblo Nuevo, was on a formative visit to the city of Madrid (Spain) when he learned the good news: Panama would be the headquarters of World Youth Day (WYD) The voice of Christ …
World Youth Day for 2019 amasses huge expense
The Local Organizing Committee of the World Youth Day (WYD) said yesterday that the estimated cost of organizing this event, from January 22 to 27, 2019, is $ 54.5 million. The funds will come, mostly, from the contribution of pilgrims, private donations, non-profit organizations, private companies, the public sector and …
Panama coordinating with Mexico for Papal visit on World Youth Day
A little more than seven months before the World Youth Day (JMJ) 2019, details related to this religious event are finalized. Recently, as part of an official visit to Mexico, Vice Chancellor Luis Miguel Hincapié held meetings with the main authorities linked to security, customs and migration issues. The purpose …
Prayer approach to Pope and World Youth Day
The person in charge of creating the original text of the official prayer of the World Youth Day Panama 2019 was the priest Miguel Ángel Keller, of the Order of San Agustín, who had to comply with specific parameters for this task. The cult to the Virgin Maria and the hope …
Over 200 million dollars expected for Panama for WYD
WYD Committee asks for more support from private companies INVESTMENT The World Youth Day (WYD), which will take place from January 22 to 27, 2019, will not only capture the eyes of thousands of tourists but will also bring an economic boom of millions of dollars. According to Roberto Alfaro, …
Honesty and Open Transparency the topic for WYD in Panama
The Catholic Church of Panama, through the metropolitan archbishop, José Domingo Ulloa, cried during the XLIV Eucharistic Quotation so that all those accused of corruption would be brought to justice and thus ‘know the truth’. COMMITMENTS OF THE SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS WILL BE LAW IN PANAMA The commitments signed …
Pope knocks “likes” in Panama WYD message
WITH less than a year to the World Youth Day (WYD) to be celebrated in Panama, over 42,000 people have registered since the lists were opened last week. On Thursday. Feb. 22 Pope Francis sent a message to the young people of the world who are thinking of participating in …