By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Hundreds of thousands of youth prayed, sang and rejoiced together at the opening Mass for World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia.
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Why Pope Benedict Appeals to Youth
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
While vastly different in style and approach, Pope Benedict XVI appears to be attracting the same huge numbers of youth to World Youth Day as his predecessor, John Paul II.
World Youth Day Indulgences Available for All
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Even those who can’t make it to World Youth Day activities in Sydney next week can still gain a special Indulgence by agreeing to pray to the Holy Spirit to ask Him to inspire our young people to charity and give them the strength to proclaim the Gospel with their lives.
Excitement Mounts for World Youth Day
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Pilgrims from all over the world are beginning to pour into Sydney, Australia in anticipation of next week’s World Youth Day (WYD) festivities.
