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Articles on this issue "World Youth Day"

Pope's Address to Youth With Illnesses and Disabilities

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

August 20, 2011 | 2615 hits

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 …

"Good Things Bring Us Together"

August 20, 2011 | 1427 hits

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 …

Speak of the Church in a World of Communication

August 20, 2011 | 3382 hits

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 …

"We Have to Be Saints"

August 20, 2011 | 3509 hits

Here is a Vatican translation of the homily Benedict XVI gave today when he celebrated Mass with seminarians during the context of the 26th World Youth Day, under way in Madrid. * * * Your …

Benedict XVI to Make Official Announcement Sunday

August 18, 2011 | 4264 hits

The next International World Youth Day is set for 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, revealed a Vatican spokesman. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi revealed the date and location of the next youth …

"Build Your Lives Upon the Firm Foundation Which Is Christ"

August 18, 2011 | 1689 hits

Here is the second address that Benedict XVI delivered today at the welcome ceremony with the youth, held in Madrid's Cibeles Square. * * * Dear Friends, Thank you for the kind words addressed …

"You Have Responded in Great Numbers to the Lord's Call to Come and Meet Him"

August 18, 2011 | 1390 hits

Here is the address Benedict XVI delivered today at the welcome ceremony with the youth, held in Madrid's Cibeles Square. * * * Dear Young Friends, It is a great joy for me to meet you here in …

"For Many People It Will Be the Beginning of a Friendship With God"

August 18, 2011 | 2053 hits

Here is a transcription and translation of the press conference Benedict XVI gave today en route to Madrid, where he will lead World Youth Day. * * * Fr Federico Lombardi, SJ:Holy Father, we …

Benedict XVI Arrives in Madrid for Gathering of Young Catholics

August 18, 2011 | 1596 hits

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic youth from around the world have gathered in Spain's capital this week not simply to meet other like-minded young people, or even to see the Pope, but because …

"Encourage the Youth ... of the Whole World to Go On Growing in Values"

August 18, 2011 | 730 hits

Here is a translation of the address King Juan Carlos I of Spain delivered today at the ceremony, held at the State Pavilion of the Madrid-Barajas Airport, that welcomed Benedict XVI to the …

August 18, 2011 | 1498 hits

Benedict XVI has granted a plenary indulgence for those participating in the 26th World Youth Day, and partial indulgences for the faithful around the world who are supporting the youth with …

"Discovery of the Living God Inspires Young People"

August 18, 2011 | 1711 hits

Here is the Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today at the welcome ceremony, held at the State Pavilion of the Madrid-Barajas Airport, on the first day of his four-day …

August 17, 2011 | 1090 hits

The more than 5,000 Canadian young people who are participating in World Youth Day gathered with their countrymen and bishops for a celebration or prayer, music and testimonies. The Tuesday …

World Youth Days Demonstrate the Pastoral Genius of John Paul II

August 17, 2011 | 2073 hits

Throughout his pontificate, Pope John Paul II enjoyed an incredible popularity with young Catholics. One of the great reasons for this was the emphasis he placed on World Youth Days, an …

Suggests Tuning to 3 Satellites

August 17, 2011 | 2180 hits

Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga is recommending a "spiritual GPS" for young people in Madrid for World Youth Day. It should be tuned to the Word of God, the Bread of Life, and the Virgin …