VOICED : Jovenes de EEUU rumbo a Rio

A group of Catholic university students from Washington prepares to attend World Youth Day in Brazil. They view faith as bringing the Gospel home and are ready for spiritual events with Pope Francis. Despite potential social protests, they plan to focus on their spiritual journey. The Vatican aims to revitalize the Church in Latin America, where it has been losing influence.

What is the main reason for the excitement among the Catholic university students from Washington?

• They are moving to Brazil permanently.

• They are going on a vacation.

• They are attending a music festival.

• They are preparing for the World Youth Day in Brazil.

What does being a believer mean to the students?

• Attending church every Sunday.

• Bringing the Gospel's teachings into their homes.

• Donating to charity regularly.

• Participating in community service.

How are the students preparing spiritually for the events in Brazil?

• By praying and preparing for the via crucis and pilgrimage.

• By attending online seminars.

• By reading religious texts.

• By fasting for several days.

What is the students' plan if social protests occur in Brazil?

• They will return to the United States immediately.

• They plan to join the protests.

• They will stay away from the protests and focus on their spiritual journey.

• They will organize their own protest.

What is the Vatican's goal for the Church in Latin America?

• To increase the number of churches.

• To rejuvenate the Church's influence in the region.

• To build more schools.

• To convert more people to Catholicism.