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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
Christian unity is priority, Pope tells Christian leaders in Cologne
Pope Benedict XVI reaffirmed Friday his commitment to work toward Christian unity, saying that unity is God’s command and many... Read more
Pope Benedict's first speech to youth “ Let yourselves be surprised by Christ!”
Welcomed by a cheering crowd along the banks of the Rhine river, Pope Benedict spoke for the first time to... Read more
Pope Benedict arrives for WYD 2005
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in his native Germany today to celebrate World Youth Day 2005 with about 405,000 young people. Read more
WYD pilgrims eager to see, and hear Pope
World Youth Day pilgrims are eager to see Pope Benedict XVI and hear his first message to them for the... Read more
Bishop Aquila: ‘We are at WYD because of our deep love of Christ and of the Eucharist’
As almost 1 million young people from around the world gather in Cologne, Germany this week to see Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope expresses affection to Cologne, and reminds spiritual heritage
Continuing his way through the city and finally arriving at the Domplatz, the square in front of the Cathedral, he... Read more
Founder of Taizé community murdered, Pope Benedict expresses grief
Catholics and Protestants alike are shocked today at the stabbing to death of Brother Roger Schultz, founder of the well... Read more
Emotional, prayerful official opening for WYD
World Youth Day (WYD) 2005 officially began yesterday afternoon with the opening masses in three large stadiums in Cologne and... Read more
Next WYD will be in Australia, Australian president tells youth
Australian youth received news from their prime minister, John Howard, that the next World Youth Day is set to take... Read more
Help line offers distressed WYD pilgrims relief
It’s not always easy being away from home, family and friends and in a new environment, even if it’s one... Read more
