Vatican City, Aug 4, 2013 / 09:35 am
During his Angelus address today, Pope Francis asked the crowds to pray with him that the World Youth Day pilgrims will continue to respond to God's call in their daily lives.
"I ask you to join me in praying that the youth who have participated in World Youth Day can translate this experience into their daily journey," the Pope said Aug. 4 at St. Peter's Square.
"Into their daily conduct," he continued, "and also into their important life choices, responding to the personal call of the Lord."
The Pope cautioned, "we must not forget that World Youth Day is not just 'fireworks,' moments of enthusiasm for their own sake."