The final Mass of World Youth Day was a sea of national flags. In the million-strong crowd, however, it was hard to find one particular flag – China. That’s until CNA bumped into Thomas Zeng. “This week has been absolutely fascinating,” said the university student who’s traveled all the way from Shanghai to be at World Youth Day in Madrid. Thomas says he doesn’t know of any other pilgrims from China. Visit this article to read his story!
During WYD2011, Pope Benedict XVI announced that the patron of Spanish diocesan clergy will be named the 34th doctor of the Church. St. John of Avila -- not to be confused with St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila's partner in reforming the Carmelites -- is known as the Apostle of Andalusia.
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FINAL MASS
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EUCHARIST WITH SEMINARIANS
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THE WAY OF THE CROSS
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MEETING WITH YOUNG WOMEN RELIGIOUS
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The WYD 2011 Vocations Fair is up and running, drawing tens of thousands of young people from around the world to learn more about the beauty of vocations in the Catholic Church. Visit this article to read the testimony of the pilgrims who were moved the event!
WELCOME CEREMONY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE
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ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI
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A U.S. flag that has appeared at every World Youth Day over the past decade in remembrance of 9/11 victims has arrived in Madrid.
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