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World Youth Day organizers praise police after security scare
The organizers of World Youth Day are praising the Spanish police after they arrested a Mexican chemistry student for allegedly... Read more
English-speaking WYD pilgrims paying tribute to Blessed John Paul
Events planned for English-speaking young people at World Youth Day in Madrid will include tributes to Blessed Pope John Paul... Read more
Australians reflect on WYD impact and its meaning for Madrid
The Catholic Church in Spain will benefit greatly from this week’s World Youth Day – and in ways that can’t... Read more
Cardinal Rylko welcomes youth at inaugural Mass
Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko welcomed the more than 500,000 young people who flooded the Plaza de Cibeles at the World Youth... Read more
September 11 flag arrives at World Youth Day
A U.S. flag that has appeared at every World Youth Day over the past decade in remembrance of 9/11 victims... Read more
Canada leads the way at World Youth Day
Over 5,000 Canadian youngsters began World Youth Day this morning with a rally where they gathered to pray, sing and... Read more
Japan represented at World Youth Day, despite its few Catholics
Although Japan's population is only one percent Catholic, two World Youth Day pilgrims from that country are getting a lot... Read more
Over 130,000 youth enjoy Days in the Diocese across Spain
Madrid is hosting World Youth Day but all of Spain is joining in the celebration. More than 130,000 young people... Read more
WYD Madrid responds to ‘deep crisis’ of postmodern world
World Youth Day in Madrid will help many young people find “a foundation on which to build their lives” in... Read more
Benedict XVI to enjoy traditional lunch with Spanish bishops
Pope Benedict XVI will enjoy a traditional Spanish lunch with the cardinals, bishops and auxiliary bishops of Madrid on Aug.... Read more
Spanish archbishop: Catholics have the right to freedom of expression
Archbishop Braulio Rodriguez of Toledo, Spain spoke out Aug. 11 in defense of World Youth Day 2011. He said that Spain... Read more
Sponsors, young people covering all World Youth Day costs
The young people attending World Youth Day in Madrid will pay 70 percent of the total costs of the event,... Read more
Pope Benedict praised for appreciation of classical music
The Catholic Church is blessed to have a Pope who shows such a deep appreciation of classical music, says composer... Read more
Beckhams' baby defended as benefit to humanity
The recent birth of David and Victoria Beckham’s baby daughter, Harper Seven, is good news for the future of humanity,... Read more
Cardinal thanks World Youth Day volunteers, prays for good weather
Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain expressed thanks to World Youth Day volunteers for their hard work and... Read more
Madrid subway workers call for strike during papal visit
Members of the General Workers’ Union of Spain employed by Madrid’s Metro subway system said they have been “forced” to... Read more
Archbishop of Westminster describes English riots as 'shocking'
Widespread rioting across England has been condemned by the country’s most senior Catholic cleric. Read more
Spanish cardinal: Abandonment of God leads to self-destruction
The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, recently warned of the... Read more
World Youth Day to provide $143 million boost to Spanish economy
The head of Madrid’s Housing and Economy Office, Percival Manglano, confirmed Aug. 2 that World Youth Day is expected to... Read more
Papal Nuncio: World Youth Day will transcend Spain’s economic woes
When Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Spain for World Youth Day in 18 days time he will find a country... Read more
