By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
From the moment he landed in one of Europe's most secular nations, Pope Benedict XVI took on secularism in Spain, encouraging a massive throng of nearly one million youth from 190 countries to build their lives "on the firm foundation" of the Christian faith.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
As millions of young people from around the world converge on Madrid this week for what is expected to be the largest World Youth Day (WYD) ever, Pope Benedict XVI is asking the faithful to keep this event in prayer.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
In the final days leading up to the next World Youth Day, which will be held in Madrid from August 16-21 of this year, the Vatican has released statistics showing that nearly a half million youth are registered to attend.
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By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
As the government of Spain prepares to pass a bill that will allow abortion on demand, more than two million people staged a massive pro-life demonstration on the streets of Madrid on Saturday.
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