Sydney, Australia, Jul 20, 2008 / 06:18 am
Expressing his thanks for his city being chosen as site for the 2011 World Youth Day, Juan Antonio Martinez, Auxiliary Bishop of Madrid spoke at a press conference today at the Radisson Plaza Hotel after the announcement was made.
“I would like to express my gratitude in the name of the diocese of Madrid for choosing our city,” began the bishop. “We greatly appreciate this gesture of the Holy of Father and we give thanks to the Providence and the God of history that made it possible for the next WYD to be celebrated in Madrid.”