Tag: Mass

By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Strongly marked by Christian culture, Brazil is a place where Easter never goes unnoticed. Family gatherings during the Holy Week is a tradition for most people, even for the non-religious....

By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Rio and Brazil, Christmas is an occasion for family gatherings, festive holiday meals and a religious and cultural celebration along with billions of people around the globe. Essentially a...

By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The World Youth Day (WYD) Catholic festival drew to a close in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, July 28th as Pope Francis celebrated his final mass in Copacabana and...