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Archbishop of Sydney: I hope WYD 2008 strengthens faith in Australia
The Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell expressed his confidence that “WYD Sydney 2008” will strengthen the faith of young... Read more
Church in Spain ordains first married priest under pastoral provision
In what he called “a very unique exception,” Bishop Emeritus Felipe Fernandez, who is currently acting as the Apostolic administrator... Read more
Pope Benedict at WYD final Mass: “you are Christians, let the world see it!”
Before a World Youth Day crowd of more than one million in Marienfeld Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI called on... Read more
Next WYD: Sidney, Australia 2008
At the end of the Pope’s homily, the appreciative crowd chanted “Benedetto.” The sun finally made its appearance at the... Read more
Cardinal Pell thrilled about Pope’s choice of Sydney for 2008 WYD
Elated Australians joined their equally excited Cardinal Sunday, as Pope Benedict XVI confirmed the much-speculated reports that Sydney had indeed... Read more
Pope John Paul remembered, Cologne, Europe, Church rejoice in WYD 2005
In his concluding address, Archbishop Stanislaw Rylko expressed gratitude for the “unforgettable memory of the Servant of God, Pope John... Read more
Chilly morning didn’t stop 1.2 million to attend WYD’s closing Mass
World Youth Day pilgrims awoke to gray skies and chilly 13-degree temperatures early Sunday morning in Marienfeld, the site of... Read more
Pope and youth stop to adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament
It was a sight to remember. Nearly 700,000 pilgrims joined Pope Benedict XVI Saturday in the adoration of the Blessed... Read more
Archbishop of Havana: WYD unlike any other youth event
While in Cologne participating in World Youth Day, Cardinal Jaime Ortega y Alamino of Havana, Cuba, said the event is... Read more
Pope denounces terrorism, says improved relations with Muslims is ‘vital’
Pope Benedict XVI addressed the issue of terrorism head on in his first meeting with 10 of Germany’s Muslim community... Read more
WYD brings Protestants, Catholics together
Christina Ross says she feel she fits right in at World Youth Day. She’s young, she’s faithful and she’s Lutheran.... Read more
Baghdad Catholic youth celebrate WYD in Iraq capital, salute Pope and pilgrims in Cologne
In a moving message to Pope Benedict XVI, Christian youth in Baghdad said they were spiritually accompanying the World Youth... Read more
True revolution comes from God and the saints, Pope tells 700,000 youth
Enthusiasm swept through the crowd as Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Marienfeld Saturday evening for the World Youth Day vigil. Read more
‘May Christ be everything for you,’ Pope tells seminarians
In a special meeting today with more than 500 seminarians at World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope visits synagogue, warns of rising anti-Semitism
Gathered with members of Germany’s Jewish community, Pope Benedict today encouraged more “trustful dialogue” between Jews and Christians. Read more
Pope lunches with WYD pilgrims, youth touched by his warmth
Twelve World Youth Day pilgrims had the privilege to have lunch with Pope Benedict XVI Friday at the Grand Seminary... Read more
Papal tour brings city center to a halt, youth gather to celebrate
Young pilgrims were perched in trees, on signposts and atop ladders, craning their necks to see or snap a photo... Read more
High number of WYD pilgrims receive sacrament of reconciliation
World Youth Day organizers report that many pilgrims are receiving the sacrament of reconciliation. They are heading to the Center... Read more
Archbishop celebrates spirit of service with WYD volunteers
Since the start of World Youth Day in Cologne, 30,000 volunteers have been assisting pilgrims and journalism professionals with a... Read more
Archbishop warns against negative impact of homosexual “marriage”
Archbishop Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona warned this week that Spain’s new law granting approval to homosexual “marriage” would alter... Read more
