‘Hacktivist’ assault on World Youth Day site provides insights
DENVER, COLO., Mar 2, 2012 (CNA/EWTN News).- An internet security firm’s report on an apparent anti-Catholic “hacktivism” attack has renewed interest in an assault on World Youth Day computers in August 2011.
WYD congratulates Fukushima heroes for winning humanitarian award
MADRID, SPAIN, Sep 8, 2011 (CNA).- The organizers of World Youth Day 2011, who were finalists for this year’s Prince of Asturias Award in Spain, have congratulated the winners of the prize, the Heroes of Fukushima.
Madrid World Youth Day's shortcomings offer lessons for Rio
MADRID, SPAIN, Aug 31, 2011 (CNA/EWTN News).- It was one of the most remarkable global manifestations of the Catholic faith in recent memory. But since pilgrims have started returning home from World Youth Day, some are talking about the disorganization they experienced and how the event could be improved.
Spanish street to be named after Benedict XVI
MADRID, SPAIN, Aug 29, 2011 (CNA).- The Spanish town of Pilar de la Horadada will name a street after Pope Benedict XVI in gratitude to residents who opened their homes to young people during World Youth Day.
Peruvian writer admits the West needs Catholicism
MADRID, SPAIN, Aug 29, 2011 (CNA).- Mario Vargas Llosa, a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, recently wrote that the success of World Youth Day in Madrid has shown that the West needs Catholicism in order to survive.
New photo book shows impact of World Youth Day Madrid
MADRID, SPAIN, May 7, 2012 (CNA).- At the release of a new photographic book on World Youth Day Madrid 2011, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela recalled the global youth event as a “powerful” opportunity for conversion.
In the face of the storm, Pope Benedict stood strong
ROME, ITALY, Oct 13, 2011 (CNA/EWTN News).-
As thunder, lightning and wind whipped through the World Youth Day prayer vigil this past August, Pope Benedict XVI was advised to leave the event three times. But he insisted that if the young people stayed, then he would too.
Madrid profits over $200 million from WYD
MADRID, SPAIN, Sep 27, 2011 (CNA).- The Spanish capital city of Madrid came away with over $200 million in profits after World Youth Day 2011 held this past August, officials said.
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- Pope's speech at welcoming celebration at Plaza de Cibeles
- Pope's greetings at welcoming celebration at Plaza de Cibeles
- Welcoming Ceremony address at Madrid's Barajas airport
- Way of the Cross with young people at Plaza de Cibeles
- Meeting with young university professors gathered in the Basilica de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
- Meeting with women religious at Patio de los Reyes de El Escorial
- Prayer vigil with the young people at Cuatro Vientos Airport
- Visit to San José Foundation for disabled youth
- Eucharist with seminarians at the Cathedral of Santa María la Real de la Almudena
- Farewell ceremony at Madrid-Barajas International Airport
- Meeting with volunteers of the 26th World Youth Day at Pavilion 9 of the new Trade Fair of Madrid-IFEMA
- Recitation of the Angelus Domini at Cuatro Vientos Airport
- Holy Mass on the occasion of the 26th World Youth Day at Cuatro Vientos Airport
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