August 8, 2011. (Romereports.com) During the Angelus, in the pope's summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, Benedict XVI asked all faithful to pray for the upcoming World Youth Day in Madrid, to be held from August 18th to 21st.
"As we approach the celebration of the upcoming World Youth Day in Madrid, I invite you all to ask the Virgin Mary to bring the expected fruits to this meeting. Happy Sunday. "
Before venerating the Holy Shroud, Benedict XVI presided over a large mass in Piazza San Carlo of Turin. There he asked families to stay together through difficulties.
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January 16, 2012. (Romereports.com) During Sunday's Angelus the pope talked about vocation, focusing on the power of recognizing and following the voice of God.
"As we approach the celebration of the upcoming World Youth Day in Madrid, I invite you all to ask the Virgin Mary to bring the expected fruits to this meeting. Happy Sunday. "