WYD organizers receive papal encouragement
July 02, 2010
Pope Benedict XVI met with organizers of the World Youth Day 2011 celebration, which will take place in Madrid, and encouraged them to “continue to collaborate generously in this great initiative.”
At a July 2 private audience with the Spanish organizers— who were led by Madrid’s Cardinal Antonio Rouco Varela—the Pontiff said that expectations are high for the 2011 celebration. “There are many young people whose eyes are fixed on that beautiful city with the joyful expectation of meeting there, not many months from now,” he said.
For all current news, visit our News home page.
Further information:
All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a current donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!
