What kind of a Panama will Pope Francis encounter when he visits the country for World Youth Day later this month? The country is as Catholic as any of its fervent Central American neighbours, but it is currently undergoing a crisis of conscience regarding the separation of Church and state, given the $54 million (£43 million) cost of the event. Church organisers say that most of this will be funded through pilgrims’ fees and sponsors, and that the state is only responsible for “infrastructure and logistical support”.
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Panama is sparing no expense on this month's World Youth Day
what kind of a panama will pope francis encounter when he visits the country for world youth day later this month? the country is as catholi...
Miguel Cullen
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