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Message of the Holy Father Benedict XVI to the Young People of the World on the Occasion of the XXIII World Youth Day, 2008
Holy Mass for the 23rd World Youth Day at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney
To the beloved people of Australia and to the young pilgrims taking part in World Youth Day 2008
Interview of the Holy Father Benedict XVI during the flight to the Holy Land

Santiago, Chile, Aug 4, 2005 / 12:00 am (CNA).- In an interview with a popular music website in Chile, the Christian rock band from Argentina, Rescate, which boasts of being “the only Hispanic artists that will participate in the closing concert for the XX World Youth Day,” criticized Pope Benedict XVI, who will be the central figure at the celebrations in Cologne, Germany.

The 8-member rock band told the Chilean website “Musica123” that the group seeks “to spread the message of Jesus in a language that is understandable to every person.”

In the interview granted during their first visit to Chile, the band said, “Personally, we don’t think the Pope is God’s representative on earth. Jesus came to do away with any intermediary between God and man, and therefore we have a direct relationship with Him.”

“To me the Pope’s strength is more political than spiritual,” said vocalist and band leader Ulises Eyherabide. “This Pope, who is so orthodox, so rigid and not very ecumenical in eyes of some, could turn out to be a surprise because of how he might be forced to change due to political situations from which he cannot escape.” “Replacing John Paul II obviously has more of a political than a spiritual significance,” he added.

Asked about their own religious identity, the band members said, “We are followers of Christ beyond any specific identity. You can define yourself as a Catholic and be…I don’t know… Today we have a Pope who in theory represents the entire Church. Nevertheless, there are those who say this is not the case. Therefore, why divide Jesus even more when in reality He came for all of mankind? Religion is responsible for creating these differences.”

Not only will Rescate represent the majority Catholic Spanish-speaking peoples of the world at the closing concert for World Youth Day on August 21, the band’s song “Quitamancha” will be included on the official WYD CD entitled “Building One World,” which will remind young people for years to come of the largest Catholic event in the world, with Pope Benedict XVI being the central figure in attendance.

Doug Archer, co-founder of the Catholic music website CatholicMusicNetwork.com (Reddemusicacatolica.com), said he knew little about the Argentinean band. “In any case, I am aware of many excellent artists from the Spanish-speaking world who are very well-known and completely Catholic, and who could have a great impact at World Youth Day.”

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Published by: Javier Cevallos
Ecuador 10/01/2009 12:49 AM EST

Rescate from Argentina is not a catholic band. It came from the evangelistical north american kind churches and are against the Ecumenic way. Why our Pope doesn't invite to Daniel Poli, or other catholic muscicians? In Brazil we have a lot of catholic bands in a lot of generes.

Published by: Dorothea
England 08/19/2005 11:03 AM EST

Pope Benedict strikes me as a very observant person; I think he is taking everything in. It will be interesting to see if the format is changed for the next WYD in Sydney.

Published by: Kathleen
Connecticut, USA 08/16/2005 04:09 PM EST

Hello everyone...
I agree with the comments that this group should be uninvited to World Youth Day, if they haven't already been. Catholicism is under attack on many fronts. We hardly need to invite dissenters to entertain us at our own events! There are so many who would nibble away at who and what we are, and what we believe.
Let this group fade into obsurity, like all those before them, who have not loved the church, and our Holy Father.
Peace...
Kathleen

Published by: eileen
Ireland 08/11/2005 04:58 AM EST

This band should not be invited to perform at WYD -NO QUESTION -we need music that complements our catholic faith this seems to seek to undermine it. Who can be contacted to reverse this invitation?

Published by: Eric Stubblefield
Colorado, USA 08/10/2005 08:07 PM EST

I'm glad Rescate were un-invited to WYD. I agree with those who question why they were invited in the first place. Most Catholic youth are rather ignorant of the faith; why not make WYD a time when they could discover who _they_ are as Catholics and who the Church is for what _it_ is? Why water things down by promoting what can only be a least-common denominator unity with other denominations -- or worse yet, with other religions? It seems to me as though the Church has lost a great deal of her own identity, so busy is she in trying to appeal to non-Catholics.

Published by: Michael Carrillo
Fresno/CA/USA 08/10/2005 01:20 PM EST

Eyherabide sounds exactly like the neoliberals that then Cardinal Ratzinger wrote about in his book, "Called to Communion."

Eyherabide also seems to have no true opinion of his own. He constantly refers to what others say about the Pope and his role in the Church.

Published by: Bishop T
Idaho Falls, ID USA 08/10/2005 09:35 AM EST

I am not a Roman Catholic. But, if I was invited to teach, speak or work with the Catholic Church I would NOT say or do such insulting things anywhere, no less at the event I was invited to participate in as a guest of the Church.

That is rude, ungracious and arrogant at best. For the sake of your church, get Seven Sorrows, a Roman Catholic group that honors Our Lady and promotes purity and the love for the Blessed Sacrament. Or get John Michael Talbot. Just because he's not a kid, doesn't mean the youth doesn't love him. My teenagers in our church certainly do! They love "rock" music, yes, but they also love the quiet stuff that promotes thought and meditation. Young people aren't always into noise, noise and more noise. They CAN think and meditate too. Just give them a chance.
Give them all kinds of music to love God by; such as Gregorian Chant, Seven Sorrows, John Michael Talbot-get in there and help them to become truly Catholic in their hearts and souls.

For what it's worth, that's what I think.

BT+

Published by: Linda U. Dilger
Waynessville, NC. USA 08/09/2005 06:04 PM EST

Goodness knows we have done a terrible job of passing on the Faith to young Catholic - lets not addd more confusion by featuring this band at WYD.

Published by: George Ketchel
Bouldr, CO USA 08/09/2005 12:55 PM EST

The invitation is for the band to "come and see."

"Do not Be Afraid" that they will overshadow or drown out the voice of Christ. This is the biggest gift we could give them: to come and be converted. Don't take that away from them, just as you would not want your opportunity to know Christ taken from you.

Read Job and take refuge in the confidence that the Holy Spirit is guiding His church, even when it seems to be against all human logic.

If you have attended WYD remember the awe that always ensues the community at such an event... whether they receive the grace being showered down upon them is an act of humility and conversion that only they can make.

They will not prevail against the Church. Do not make room for Satan to distract you from making a genuine prayer for mercy, "ask and you shall receive" for the public conversion of Rescate... be not afraid.

Published by: George Ketchel
Bouldr, CO USA 08/09/2005 12:51 PM EST

Published by: Dolores Dominguez
Philadelphia, PA USA 08/09/2005 12:16 PM EST

Don't invite the Rock Band from Argentina. They deserve to stay at home. They will only spread more confusion and error for Catholic youth.

Published by: Ernest Luther
Voorheesville, NY USA 08/09/2005 09:28 AM EST

This is good to see. Now you see how UN-Catholic WYD can really be. You don't the half of it! For all you Catholics who support these events wake up, defend the Church, the ONLY Church Christ founded. Right under the nose of the Church hierarchy will be a group of heretics espousing their religion and theology. The theology of pop rock bands. Hoorah!

Published by: Linda Robinson
Longville, Louisiana, USA 08/08/2005 01:10 PM EST

Uninvite them; why were they invited in the first place?

Published by: Cruz y Fierro
Argentina 08/08/2005 09:00 AM EST

When I first read this news, I thought who on Earth are these guys? Nobody knows them here in Argentina. Then I learned they are Evangelist. When a friend of mine asked WYD organizers, they said they wanted to make an Ecumenical show. But, wait a minute, this guys are not much Ecumenical saying those things about the Pope, aren't they?

Published by: Fernando Yunes
Argentina 08/08/2005 08:08 AM EST

I can´t understand why Rescate has been invited to a Catholic event. I´ve listen to them and they are not catholic. They are protestants. The persons who are responsible for invitations. didn.t they know Rescate is not a catholic group?

Published by: Julie Silva
Riverside, Rhode Island USA 08/08/2005 12:51 AM EST

How can this band possibly be involved in
WYD after the comments about our Pope and the Catholic religion. I suggest they be eliminated.

Published by: Aldo Clemente
Jamaica NY 08/08/2005 12:33 AM EST

Rescate should be uninvited. How much longer are Catholics going to tolerate this kind of nonsense? Let them go elsewhere. Their comments are puerile, uninteresting, banal and stupid.

Published by: Mary T. Flanagan
Tonawanda,NY.Usa 08/07/2005 02:16 PM EST

Does anyone know who invited this group in the firs place? Thank you

Published by: Ian H. Power
St. John's, Newfoundland 08/07/2005 12:13 PM EST

Be not afraid. The members of this band are simply misguided -- like, I might add, so many younger (and older) Catholics who will be attending WYD in Cologne. This is God's territory -- let him weed the grain from the chaff. In the meantime, I don't see Pope Benedict taking any s#$t either. Relax -- Christ will protect his church from the enemy as he always has. Maybe the members of this band will hear the voice that St. Paul heard - "Saul. Saul. Why do you persecute me?".

Published by: Mandy
Washington DC 08/07/2005 09:26 AM EST

Yes, Christ did eat with sinners, and we should invite the band members to come to participate in WYD. But they should not be given a leadership role or the chance to perform in front of the Catholic youth or our beloved Benedict. Unity must be the focus of this gathering, as Christ prayed, "that they may all be one, as I and you Father are one."

Published by: T. Carole LaChance
USA 08/07/2005 07:22 AM EST

This band is sadly mistaken and needs to be educated. Perhaps thay could be replaces with a more humble Catholic band

Published by: Peter Dew
Australia 08/07/2005 06:51 AM EST

I will pray for Truth to win.

Published by: Barbara Fischlein
Palm Desert, California United States 08/07/2005 01:24 AM EST

This band is not Catholic, so why are they playing? Uninvite them, and let's try to keep the youth truly Catholic. They have enough problems without adding this rubbish. The church does not need this dissent. Pope B. xvi is just what we need now, not someone that goes along with the garbage that's out there. He doesn't water down the truth. He's just what we need, not this band. Please uninvite them. God bless.

Published by: Teresita de Guia
Philippines 08/07/2005 01:03 AM EST

If this band cannot show respect for our Pope and our beliefs why on earth are they allowed to participate in such a big event that will surely give them mileage in espousing their arrogant and vicious views. We must protect our youth from their dangerous influence. How can they represent the "majority of Catholic Spanish-speaking countries of the world"?

They should be replaced by a good Catholic band that will surely give honor to our Church and God.

Published by: Joan Stiers
LaSalle/Ontario/Canada 08/07/2005 12:12 AM EST

Release Rescate from their public role. Confine their participation to listening to other bands who proclaim the True Faith. Their erroneous ideas reek of pride. And we know who is the "King of Pride". The lyrics of their songs would promote false ideas. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. If you are not with Him, you are against Him. THERE IS NO MIDDLE GROUND.

Published by: Mary Ann Smith
Muscatine, Iowa USA 08/06/2005 11:45 PM EST

Shame on this band! They should not be invited to the World Youth Day but maybe a prayer could be said for them during mass and all people that have this kind of view on our wonderful Pope and the Catholic Church.

Published by: Frank Ruffolo
Toronto, Ontario, Canada 08/06/2005 10:45 PM EST

The band Rescate from South America should be rescued and not permitted to perform at World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany. The fact that they are not Catholic is not the issue in this case. The issue is that they disagree with the way Pope Benedect VXI is handling his papacy. Pope Benedict XVI is the right man for the right job at the right time in world history. Sitting on the see of Peter, who was the first Pope who got his mandate directly from Jesus Christ, over 2000 years ago. Pope Benedict XVI, is the current sheperd of the world Catholic flock who represents Christ and the Holy Body of Christ through his church the Holy Roman Catholic Church. If the band Rescate cannot accept this Catholic truth, their perfomance at World Youth Day should be cancelled immediately! We need peace and love and not disunity that will cause deep and serious divisions at an event like World Day, which is to bring youth form the four corners of the globe together and rally around this remakably, theolocially, and wise Pontiff in Cologne, Germany.

Published
Frank Ruffolo
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
o6/08/2005

Published by: Anne
Andalusia, Al. USA 08/06/2005 09:24 PM EST

I believe the organizers of WYD should be questioned as to their Catholicity...someone in that group surely knew what the band is up to when they asked them to 'entertain' our youth.

Published by: James Lee Hawes
Oakland, Iowa, USA 08/06/2005 07:40 PM EST

And this group calls themselves, "Catholic"? God help us and have mercy on us.

Published by: Marypat Schwarz
Bellmawr, N.J. USA 08/06/2005 07:27 PM EST

Cancel Rescate and quickly replace them with awesome Catholic music artists such as REIGN IN ME and Kitty Cleveland. Hurry Please!

Published by: Maria Elena
charlotte, NC, USA 08/06/2005 07:01 PM EST

I feel that although Rescate has apparently communicated their "Christian Intention", they are not the appropriate choice for this event. A key aspect of World Youth Day is to help young people understand Christ's desire for trust and obedience to His church. Rescate does not seem to share this belief. They don't belong at this event. Disrespect toward the Pope is not something to honor or exemplify. Replace Rescate.

Published by: Restie Quintillano
Philippines 08/06/2005 06:25 PM EST

invite them, but do not let them perform, just as ordinary participants in the congress.

Published by: Roger
Grapevine Texas,USA 08/06/2005 06:13 PM EST

I am a Christian musician and this is as bad as the secular muscians using their voice to sway our young people. Enough! Do not let them play at this event!
We pray for God to have mercy and to show His love in all things toward these misguided band members.

Published by: Flora Follett
St. John's nl Canada 08/06/2005 06:04 PM EST

As Roman Catholics we believe that the WWY must have what Jesus would want, and that is the best liturgal music .Mass of Gregorian chant as the most reverent and spiritual touch , not the loud rock which is intended for those who like their own thing for parties and what not. NO, this type of music is not the type Jesus would like to adore his Father with . At this WWY we are adoring God and He wants the best. Flora Follett

Published by: Joseph Fazio
East Northport, USA 08/06/2005 05:51 PM EST

Those who invited this anti-Catholic band, Rescate, should be dis-banded and replaced with a committee which is loyal to the Pope Benedict and the teachings of the Church. DISINVITE RESCATE NOW!

Published by: Shirley Johnson
North Carolina 08/06/2005 04:16 PM EST

This band should no more play at WYD than the pro-abortionists should be allowed to speak at Catholic Universities. There is no excuse that should be accepted for it to happen. This would be a very strong message to the youth if it is allowed when there are so many groups that would be strong defenders of the Faith. Please pray!

Published by: Lynn Kiernan
Marlton, NJ,USA 08/06/2005 04:14 PM EST

We have some much Catholic talent! I can't imagine a Jewish or Protestant group choosing performers that would detract from who they are. My question is this... why do we keep doing this to ourselves? Why do we actively contribute to our own Catholic-bashing? Haven't we had enough? I have! Let's just politely decline their participation and find someone else.

Published by: Alehanjro Samosa
USA 08/06/2005 03:54 PM EST

Please, do not spoil the WYD with this band who does not love peace. Disvite them. There are still a lot of catholic artists that can do something better than this idiot band.

Published by: thomas warner
madison WI 08/06/2005 03:28 PM EST

I agree with Jerome Madigan. There are out of tune. No invitation ,please. Viva Cristo Rey ! TW

Published by: Mike Moede
Midland, Michigan 08/06/2005 03:13 PM EST

Rescate should be uninvited. Pope Benedict XVI is God's chosen leader for the Body of Christ on earth.

Published by: Maria
Canada 08/06/2005 02:41 PM EST

I believe this band should not play in a Catholic event such as this no matter how good their intentions are. I don't think it was appropriate for them to make an ignorant statement such as this. I am from South America and I clearly support having a band who is a traditional Catholic. It would be a grave mistake to have people like this for world youth day. God Bless.

Published by: Donna
Virginia 08/06/2005 02:34 PM EST

Hopefully this band will be converted while performing as St. Paul was converted.......by God's mighty Hand. Dear Lord, touch the hearts of this band that they may know you and the Catholic Church of which You founded. Mother Mary bless this band with your powerful intercession and soften their hearts that they may know their God. Amen

Published by: Lee
Belvue, Kansas 08/06/2005 02:18 PM EST

Why do we have WYD? They say it is to promote devotion to our Faith and the Blessed Sacrament among the young and yet people must go around after the events and collect the Hosts left on the ground. How is this honoring Our Lord and things Catholic? The band, though horrible, is only one of many offenses against Our Lord at these events.

Published by: Yvonne Gusdal
Powell River, BC, Canada 08/06/2005 02:12 PM EST

Holy Spirit awaken those who can do something to dis-engage this group! We need solid orthodox CAtholicism for our young Catholics! And that includes genuine reverence and respect for the Pope -- the 21st century "rock" chosen by Christ. Amen

Published by: Henry Kovacic - Ave Maria Centre
Toronto, Canada 08/06/2005 01:14 PM EST

We offered the organizers of WYD 2005 free pamphlets on the Rosary in several languages for the youth. They declined. Until the Church begins to appreciate the necessity of prayer (especially the Rosary) in the life of the soul, we will continue to have youth being led astray like this group from Argentina.

Published by: Kevin
Boston 08/06/2005 11:50 AM EST

I just can't stand it when people who happen to have reached a level of fame use it as a soapbox for their unintellectual, uninformed, and absolutely ignorant views. Just because they have a microphone, doesn't mean their rediculous, purely emotional opinions should sway decent Catholics with heads on their shoulders.

Published by: Loujean Wasson
Alexandria, Louisiana USA 08/06/2005 11:25 AM EST

I am horrified that Rescate was chosen to play at WYD. Please do not let them play for our Catholic youth.They are not one with us, and they speak against the Pope. Our youth need to be taught obedience,the sacred Catholic music, and the sacred Catholic truths. Otherwise they can't pass on the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic church.

Published by: Esther Altavas
Dothan, Alabama USA 08/06/2005 11:09 AM EST

Did not Christ eat with sinners? Is He not the physician that cures the sick? Let the band come. And in that milieu of grace let the Holy Spirit do His work, even on the band. Pax Christi!

Published by: Mary Alice
San Antonio 08/06/2005 11:06 AM EST

Not only is that group, Rescate, obviously not Catholic, they are also not Christian-like as their comments slam the pope, a person they haven't even met. They should not be allowed to play at WYD.

Published by: Tom Meier
Vista, CA USA 08/06/2005 10:55 AM EST

Hmmmm.....a song called "Building One World". How much longer should we sit by and let this New World Order and New Age ideology infiltrate Holy Mother Church? This is a prime example as to where Europe is headed, and why God has given us Pope Benedict to fight this evil.

Published by: Giovanni Vasquez
USA 08/06/2005 10:52 AM EST

Yo me pregunto quien estara al frente de organizar este evento musical,quienquiera que sea antes que este grupito musical necesita entender la naturaleza de todo esta celebracion de la juventud,Se debe de conocer el artista,su musica,su testimonio y luego solo despues proceder a considerara su participacion,aqui no se trata de llenar espacios vacios ni de complacer humanos se trata de llevar a jesus,la Iglesia y su verdad a travez del unico representante en la tierra el Papa.Reemplace este grupo antes de que sea mas bien instrumento de escandalo!!!

Published by: Merle Penheiro
Western Australia 08/06/2005 10:37 AM EST

The Rescate Band should be BANNED from playing at the WYD. THEIR IGNORANCE IS BLISS !!!

Published by: Dolores
Lecanto, FL, USA 08/06/2005 09:15 AM EST

Rescate does not belong at World Youth Day. Shame on them for being disrespectful to our dearly beloved Pope Benedict XVI. They should be replaced by a respectable catholic band.

Published by: John Presley
Chatsworth, Georgia, USA 08/06/2005 08:45 AM EST

I and my family left the confusion of the Protestant world to join the Catholic church this year. Now I'm confused again! Why not spotlight a deserving talented Catholic rock group rather than shoot ourselves in the foot? Replace Rescate!

Published by: Stephen Foster
Barbados 08/06/2005 08:32 AM EST

Do not get yourselves all worked up about this band and their comments about the Pope. Let us all pray for them and let the awsome power of the Pope have its incredible effect on them.Just as it has had its effect on us all.

Published by: Lou
New York City, U.S.A. 08/06/2005 07:11 AM EST

This rock band is contradicting itself. If the Pope was not a supporter of Ecumenism,as they contend, then they would not have been invited. Pope John Paul II, out of respect for other religions, and to show that all religions teach some good in them,on June 21,2004, kissed the Koran and on February 1, 1986, he allowed a Hindu priestess to mark himself with the sign of the Indian goddess Shiva. It offended Traditionalists. Benedict was his supporter and continues with his Ecumenism of Vatican II.How much more open-minded can this rock band be? They should be ashamed of themselves.

Published by: scott
south korea 08/06/2005 06:29 AM EST

i agree, they should be uninvited, as they clearly aren't catholic. Also, I will be extremely surprised if our new Pope goes along with all the 'woodstock-esque' shannanigans that Pope John PaulII seemed to enjoy or tolerate. However, after his elevation of Levada to CDF I am not so sure.

Published by: russ rentler
allentown,Pa USA 08/05/2005 11:52 AM EST

This band needs to graciously asked to retract their comments or lose the gig. The comments certainly are not consistent with the universal church of which Christ elected Pope Benedict as our new Father. Find a catholic band!!!

Published by: Jacob Johnson
Louisiana, USA 08/05/2005 10:04 AM EST

A couple of years ago, for a Vatican Christmas concert, Lauryn Hill. who had been invited to perform went on a rampage crticizing the church. Now, they have once again invited a noncatholic group to perform for young Catholics. What message do they wish to give to those kids?! I like rock music, but I think for a religious celebration, WYD should focus on the trueness of Catholicism and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. This whole thing looks like a Charismatic Protestant gathering, rather than Roman Catholic youths coming to celebrate Christ in the Eucharist in the presence of the Pope. Holy Mother Church more than ever needs her great traditions brought back!!!

Published by: Jacob Reviriego
Rahway, NJ USA 08/05/2005 09:57 AM EST

I am attending WYD and personally am offended that this band will be playing. Out of all the Catholic bands that can be chosen, why has this one been selected to perform? I understand that the late John Paul the Great extended an invitation to all the youth, even to those of other religions, to attend WYD, but this is something extremely different. I agree with Jerome from Ohio, and think that they should kindly uninvite them.
pax,

jak

Published by: Ray
San Antonio, TX USA 08/05/2005 05:25 AM EST

This guy should read his bible about Jesus handing down his title of "Rock" to Peter. Jesus said - "As the Father sent me, so I send you"...So why is this guy allowed a platform to spout his ignorant views anyway? It never ceases to amaze me about how people just make up stuff and spout it as factual...

Published by: Christine Evans
United Kingdom 08/05/2005 03:10 AM EST

I am so sick and tired of hearing ignorant people attacking our Pope Benedict and our Catholic faith. This Rescate band are trying to undermine our Pope and our faith and the organisers of WYD are inviting them to share the same stage as the Pope. Unbelievable! Only Catholic bands should have been asked to perform. Young people can be so impressionable and vulnerable - I pray that, if this band is allowed to go ahead and perform (and I sincerely hope not) the young people will hold on to their faith and have the discernment to dismiss their remarks. I think that this situation is outrageous. As if there are not enough people out there trying to attack and criticise our beautiful Catholic Church - the organisers or World Youth Day are wanting to give them a helping hand!

Published by: Loretta Hoffman
Timonium, MD, U.S.A. 08/04/2005 04:06 PM EST

I am extremely concerned that this band leader may try to undermine the Catholic/Christian message to our youth through the lyrics of his songs and through his commentary. Perhaps, this band should be cancelled and a truly Catholic group invited to perform. If this is not possible at this late date, it might be safer to not have a Spanish speaking band. We cannot afford to have this band leader spread an anti-Catholic message at this event. It would be devastating.

Published by: Gloria
Los Angeles,Ca USA 08/04/2005 04:05 PM EST

To Doug Archer

Please do not let this Rescate band attend Youth Day, they do not represent the spanish speaking people or our faith. What kind of people do you let appear with the Pope. I am Spanish American and I am digusted with the bands comments. Get your act together or do you need the money that bad.

Published by: Billy J. Sivey
Provincetown, MA, USA 08/04/2005 02:48 PM EST

The group Rescate may be very cool and nice guys, but they are not Catholics! That much is clear from their vague chatter. So they have nothing to say to us Catholic youth. WYD is a Catholic event to celebrate fiath and being the Church. I think these guys should be dis-invited to perform. We don't need them.
Billy J. Sivey

Published by: Ken Ruddy
New York, New York, USA 08/04/2005 02:40 PM EST

The Band should be replaced with a Catholic artist.

Published by: Kara L. T. Turton
Canada 08/04/2005 02:26 PM EST

This band should be removed from the line up of music artists. They have openly defied the teachings of the Church that the Pope is Jesus' representative on Earth. They have criticized the Holy Father as being "rigid" and "divisive" because He refuses to compromise the teachings of the Church. They clearly have not taken the time to learn about him and are only parroting what they have read in the media.

They have lost their credibility and priviledge to play their music at WYD.

Please do not let these people mar the memory of WYD, a creation of our beloved Pope John Paul II of happy memory.

Published by: Jerome J Madigan
Lakewood, Ohio, USA 08/04/2005 02:20 PM EST

Rescate - adios! This band is out of tune with the depth, grace and sureness of the Church. Thank them for their talent and uninvite them to the event.

Peace,

JJM

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