Mexico City, Mexico, Jan 7, 2009 / 12:17 pm
The organizing committee of the Sixth World Meeting of Families which will open in Mexico City on January 14 announced that Pope Benedict XVI will send two messages to the participants of this historic event.
Organizers aid the Holy Father will send his first message which will be read at the beginning of the Meeting, and his second will be sent live via satellite during the closing Mass on January 18.
“Everything is almost ready to welcome the almost 30 cardinals and 200 bishops who will come from all parts of the world and have confirmed their attendance,” officials added.
The World Meeting of Families can be followed online at www.emf2009.com
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