Articles on this issue "World Youth Day"

Benedict XVI Looks Ahead to Rio De Janeiro

Pontiff Reflects on 'Precious Occasion' For Youth

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Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the upcoming 28th World Youth Day (WYD) which will take place in a year's time in Rio de Janeiro. The pontiff made his remarks following the recitation of the …

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Young People See WYD Cross as Sign of Gods Love

Symbol of Upcoming Youth Meeting Makes its Way Across Brazil

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Young people look at the World Youth Day (WYD) Cross "as a sign of God’s love for us," said Father Antonio Ramos do Prado, SDB, known as Father Toninho. In an interview with ZENIT, Father …

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A Jewish Reaction to WYD

Vice President of Madrid Community Discusses Common Values

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Absolute success" is the evaluation that David Hatchwell, vice president of the Jewish Community of Madrid, gives to the 26th World Youth Day. ZENIT spoke with Hatchwell about the hundreds of …

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Study: All Eyes Were on Madrid

University Looks at Media Attention Given to Youth Day

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All eyes were on Madrid last week, according to a media study that showed more than 50,000 reports were published on World Youth Day. The University of Navarre study found that of the 54,000 …

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WYD Pilgrims Convince Couple Not to Abort

Saved Life Seen as a 1st Fruit of Madrid Event

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Among the first fruits of World Youth Day is a human life saved from abortion. The International Center for the Defense of Human Life (CIDEVIDA) told ZENIT about the baby who was saved Aug. …

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On World Youth Day 2011

"The Cross of Christ Gives Much More Than It Demands"

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Here is a translation of the Italian-language catechesis Benedict XVI gave today during the general audience held at Castel Gandolfo. * * * Dear brothers and sisters, Today I would like to …

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The Highpoint of WYD

Bishop Munilla Discusses the Consecration of Youth to the Sacred Heart

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By Patricia Navas The highpoint of World Youth Day was a moment that has been little-discussed, according to the leader of the Spanish episcopal conference's youth ministry department. For …

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Pontiff Announces Theme for WYD '13

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Youth who will gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the international World Youth Day of 2013 will reflect on the theme "Go and Make Disciples of All Nations." Benedict XVI announced the …

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Brazil Bishops Ready for Challenge of WYD '13

Awaiting Pope's Announcement of the Theme

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Leading bishops of Brazil are ready and eager to host World Youth Day 2013, though they admit it will be a "great challenge." At a press conference Sunday in Madrid, Cardinal Raymundo …

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Joy in Rio as Youth Gear Up for 2013

"We Are Going to Prepare Every Detail With Love"

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It was only 7 a.m. and a throng of Brazilian young people had been awake for hours. Smiles lit up their tired faces: The Pope is coming here. The youth who gathered Saturday and early Sunday …

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Leader of WYD Organization Praises Participants

Yago de la Cierva on Slip-ups and Great Success

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There were some slip-ups and surprises during the 26th World Youth Day, but only a few, considering an event of such magnitude. This was the initial evaluation offered by Yago de la Cierva, …

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Aide: Pope Moved by WYD Way of the Cross

Notes That the Faithful Are Seeking Confession

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Benedict XVI was deeply moved by Friday's celebration of the Way of the Cross in Madrid, according to a Vatican spokesman. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press …

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Pope's Address to Youth With Illnesses and Disabilities

"The Lives of These Young People Surely Touch Human Hearts"

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Here is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today upon his visit to the Foundation of Saint Joseph's Institute. * * * Your Eminence, Dear Brother Bishops, Dear Priests and …

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Benedict XVI's Address to WYD Organizers

"Good Things Bring Us Together"

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Here is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today to the organizing committee of the 26th World Youth Day. * * * Dear Friends, I am pleased to welcome you to the Apostolic …

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12 Youth Enjoy Lunch With the Pope

Speak of the Church in a World of Communication

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By Serena Sartini He did everything to make us feel comfortable," says one of the youth who lunched with Benedict XVI on Friday. The Pope sat at a round table with 12 youth, two of whom …

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