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Pope’s Address at Youth Day Vigil

July 19, 2008 | 2 Comments

Here is the address Benedict XVI gave at the World Youth Day vigil Saturday night at the Randwick Racecourse in Sydney.
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Dear Young People,
Once again this evening we have heard Christ’s great promise – “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you”. And we have heard his summons – “be [...]

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Youth Day Offers Community Life for Consecrated

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Australian Nun Notes Joy at Meeting Young Religious
By Anthony BarichThough Sister Maria Mori is from Australia and carries out her ministry in her home nation, she says an event like World Youth Day is what really makes her feel at home.
The streets of Sydney are flooded with priests and men and women religious, making the [...]

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Pope Acknowledges Shame at Sex Abuse Scandal

July 19, 2008 | 5 Comments

Recalls How Youth Are Church’s Treasure
Benedict XVI is praying that this period of purification after the clergy sexual abuse scandal will lead to reconciliation and greater fidelity to the Gospel.
The Pope said this Saturday morning local time in a brief mention of the scandal during his homily at Mass with Australian clergy.
“Dear friends, may this [...]

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Faith Isn’t Mere Sentiment, Pontiff Affirms

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Says History Shows God Won’t Be Silenced
The life of faith is not a matter of mere sentiment, Benedict XVI says, and he encouraged the faithful to resist any temptation to blunt faith’s power.The Pope made this invitation Saturday morning local time during his homily at Mass with Australian clergy. The Holy Father dedicated a new [...]

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Pilgrims Journey to Vigil Site, Sleep-Out

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Civil Leaders Join Walking Youth
By Catherine SmibertThe part of World Youth Day that most resembles a traditional pilgrimage is under way — hundreds of thousands are walking toward Randwick Racecourse where the vigil with the Pope and closing Mass will take place.
Over 200,000 pilgrims traversed about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) of Sydney on foot, starting [...]

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