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Here is Cardinal Ruoco Varela’s full text homily during the Opening Mass of World Youth Day 2011 Madrid on August 16, 2011 at Plaza de Cibeles in front of 500,000 Pilgrims My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord 1....

August 17, 2011 – Despite the historical outburst of protesters against the Pilgrims and brief  disruption  of peace that happend on Day 2 of World Youth Day, the atmosphere is generally peaceful, fruitful and orderly all over Madrid as Pilgrims...

August 17, 2011 – On Day 2 of World Youth Day, Madrid’s “Calle Fuencarral” was decked out, red carpet included, to host a day of cinema, which World Youth Day (WYD) Madrid 2011 offers to all the world’s young people....

Aside from Catechetical events which WYD prepared for pilgrims, there are also numerous and various Cultural programs to choose from ranging from entertainment, the arts, music and various activities that will foster solidarity among people. During the second day of...

August 17, 2011 – Aside from the main events, World Youth day has a tradition of holding various local Catechetical events and Cultural programs dedicated to the three consecutive days within the week long celebration. Cathechetical events are organized and...

If you think being a Pilgrim is easy, take a look again. Pilgrims who register for World Youth Day pay a fixed fee based on the economic status of every country and then when they come to WYD, everyone of...

August 17, 2011 – This event almost marred the flawless History of World Youth Day as a non-violent and peaceful international event if not for the cool and recollected pilgrims who just ignored the protesters’ verbal abuse, slander, mockery, and...

August 17, 2011 – I don’t agree with some of these Pilgrims who argued with some of the Spanish Protesters. They could end up fighting or hurting other people. By Experience, mobs such as protesters are always fueled by anger...

August 17, 2011 – Hundreds of pilgrims in the yellow WYD T-shirts and sunhats were gathered in the Puerta del Sol square when the marchers reached the site. They sang “hallelujah” and shouted “Long Live the Pope” and “Benedicto” at...

Usually during World Youth Day, people only see what the cameras show, especially when video cameras are busy focusing on the main attraction of that particular event. But behind the cameras are scenes that you rarely see or moments that...

Cibeles Square is one of the most historical and beautiful square in Madrid. It was specifically chosen by the WYD organizers as its venue not only because of its historical significance and beauty but also because of its floor area...

It was astonishing: 500,000 people attended the open-air mass which officially opens the World Youth Day to the world. 190 countries are represented, all bearing their own respective flags. A cloudless blue sky turned to inky night as hundreds of...

Did you know that the office of the Bishop is actually the fullness and completeness of a vocation? St. Peter was the first Bishop of the catholic Church. Blessed John Paul II was also a Bishops before. In fact he wrote a book all...

World Youth Day is not just an event for conversion, for prayer, and for social transformation. World Youth Day is also a Party. In fact, the biggest party in existence. In 1995, almost % Million people partied with Pope John...

When you are in world youth day, you will have a tendency to be overwhelmed by the people the surrounds you. And its a good thing. During my time when I attended the World Youth Day in 1995, I was...

Hundreds of thousands of sweltering pilgrims crammed into central Madrid for a giant open-air mass Tuesday, launching a million-strong, six-day Catholic youth party for Pope Benedict XVI. The rock-festival style celebration of World Youth Day has drawn faithful from 193...

One of the best parts in World Youth Days is the manner on how pilgrims arrive at the venue. In 1995 Manila World Youth Day, pilgrims and delegates from around the world carrying their respective banners troupe to Quirino Grandstand during the opening mass...

30,000 volunteers from all over the world came to Madrid and has been deployed across the city to assist in various preparations. Yesterday, August 16, 2011, hours before pilgrims flock to Cibeles Square, home of the City Government of Madrid...