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Pope Benedict XVI defends the dignity of the disabled
Pope Benedict XVI visited a center for mentally and physically disabled young people as part of his World Youth Day... Read more
Young pilgrims feel emboldened by dramatic vigil experience
Young people at the Cuatro Vientos air base felt their passion for God and the Church renewed after experiencing an... Read more
Archbishop Dolan praises Madrid's move on abortion and confession
New York Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan has applauded the Madrid archdiocese's decision to authorize all priests at World Youth Day... Read more
Pope braves lightning storm to teach 1 million young pilgrims
In some of the most extraordinary scenes witnessed at any recent Papal event, Pope Benedict XVI braved thunder, lighting and... Read more
Youth flood Cuatro Vientos airport, awaiting Pope's arrival at vigil
More than a million young people from around the world eagerly awaited Pope Benedict's arrival at the Cuatro Vientos aerodrome... Read more
Pope declares a new Doctor of the Church: St. John of Avila
Pope Benedict XVI has honored the 16th century Spanish priest St. John of Avila by naming him the 34th Doctor... Read more
Pope calls upon seminarians to become saints
Pope Benedict XVI has told over 4,500 students for the priesthood that they should spend their years of study becoming... Read more
Pope to address Norwegian youth at Cuatro Vientos airport
Pope Benedict XVI will receive a group of Norwegian World Youth Day pilgrims at the Cuatro Vientos airport on August... Read more
Pope hears confessions at World Youth Day's 'Forgiveness Festival'
Pope Benedict XVI heard confessions from four young people in Madrid at the August 20 event billed as a “Forgiveness... Read more
US bishops share their appreciation with World Youth Day pilgrims
Some 8,000 U.S. pilgrims at World Youth Day 2011 received expressions of gratitude and encouragement from their country's bishops, following... Read more
Kenyan father and son made sacrifices to make it to Madrid
It took a long trip, and “a lot of sacrifice,” for Lucas Masila and his 6-year old son Laurent to... Read more
Lunch with Pope in Madrid, an unforgettable experience for 12 pilgrims
World Youth Day volunteers who were selected to have lunch with Pope Benedict XVI on August 19 experienced a relaxed,... Read more
Hollywood star Matt Marsden urges young Catholics to get involved in movies
Hollywood actor Matt Marsden said that young Catholics need to get involved in movie-making and other artistic ventures if they... Read more
Pilgrims from persecuted communities receive blessed items
The sponsors of an exhibit on anti-Christian persecution gave blessed rosaries and medals to young Catholics from persecuted countries during... Read more
On the Way of the Cross, Pope tells pilgrims to share God's love
After a powerful portrayal of the Way of the Cross, Pope Benedict XVI told World Youth Day pilgrims that they... Read more
Knights of Columbus head challenges youth to save religious freedom
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus told young pilgrims in Madrid that the right to practice their faith... Read more
Pope offers encouragement to young religious sisters and professors
Pope Benedict XVI met with young religious sisters and later with young university professors on Aug. 19 at the royal... Read more
Youth describe 'stronger' faith and excitement following Pope's address
The immense crowd of young people in Plaza de Cibeles was filled with excitement after Pope Benedict XVI’s address to... Read more
Hackers create problems for World Youth Day website
Issues with World Youth Day's official website are due to hacking attempts, the event's press office announced Aug. 19. Read more
Indian Catholics experience majority status at WYD
Indian Catholics attending World Youth Day in Madrid say that they are enjoying the feeling of not being a minority,... Read more
