In the face of the storm, Pope Benedict stood strong
As thunder, lightning and wind whipped through the World Youth Day prayer vigil this past August, Pope Benedict XVI was advised to leave the event three times. But he insisted that if the young people stayed, then he would too. Read the full story here: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/in-the-face-of-the-storm-pope-benedict-stood-strong/
Final WYD Mass and farewell to Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI told over a million young pilgrims to World Youth Day that the best way to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is through the Catholic Church. Read more here: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/at-closing-mass-pope-tells-youth-to-follow-christ-through-his-church/
Pope’s Mass at the Cathedral of Almudena for seminarians to WYD2011
Pope Benedict XVI has told over 4,500 students for the priesthood that they should spend their years of study becoming saints as well as priests. Read our story here: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-calls-upon-seminarians-to-become-saints/
Benedict XVI meeting with religious youth in El Escorial (Spain)
Pope Benedict XVI met with young religious sisters and later with young university professors on Aug. 19 at the royal site of El Estorial. He emphasized the importance of the sisters’ radical consecration and urged the professors to be a source of encouragement for students. Read the full story here: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-offers-encouragement-to-young-religious-sisters-and-professors/
WYD 2011: Stories from Madrid
Pilgrims at WYD 2011 in Madrid, Spain are full of stories. Courtesy of www.OneBillionStories.com
Pope’s Arrival to Barajas Airport for WYD Madrid 2011
.Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Madrid for World Youth Day 2011, to the delight of a massive throng of young people. Over the next four days, he will meet and pray with over a million young pilgrims.