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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
Cardinal O’Malley encourages youth to bring friends to Jesus
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston has encouraged young people faithfully attend Sunday Mass and to bring their friends to... Read more
A life built on Christ leads to happiness, Pope tells youth in Madrid
Pope Benedict XVI told the hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims at World Youth Day in Madrid that they will... Read more
En route to Madrid, Pope says economies need morals
Pope Benedict XVI used his flight to Madrid for World Youth Day to call for a new ethical code in... Read more
Pope receives enthusiastic greeting in Spain
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Madrid for World Youth Day 2011, to the delight of a massive throng of young... Read more
Cardinal George issues ‘challenge of mission’ to young people
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago has challenged World Youth Day pilgrims to respond to the initiative that God has already... Read more
Archbishop Chaput tells youth: Intimacy with Christ not based solely on feelings
Archbishop-designate of Philadelphia Charles J. Chaput told thousands of young people gathered in Madrid for World Youth Day that an... Read more
Archbishop Dolan says marriage redefinition in NY harms Catholic families
Archbishop Timothy Dolan predicts that the recent redefinition of marriage in New York will have a “big impact” on future... Read more
Iraqi seminarians and bishops request prayers from youth in Madrid
Catholics in Iraq are maintaining a strong faith despite persecution in their country, Iraqi bishops and seminarians explained to a... Read more
