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Los Angeles, CA, Febuary 9, 2011 - Eduardo Verastegui, Hollywood actor and producer, Latino Superstar and Humanitarian Activist, is offering an open invitation for anyone wishing to travel with him and his non-profit organization, Manto De Guadalpe,as they attend World Youth Day with Pope Benedict XVI in Madrid, Spain this coming August. The pilgrimage takes place August 15th through the 24th,

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 Phenomenal Video on 26 yrs of WYD, brought to you by Grassroots Productions

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The first miracle in the process towards cannonization has been approved and Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed that the late Holy Father, John Paul II, will be beatified on Divine Mercy Sunday, May 1, 2011. Pope Benedict, himself, will celebrate the mass and ceremony in Rome. Thousands of pilgrims are expected to come from all over the world. Last Friday, Pope Benedict confirmed that the

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On the eve of the Feast of Our Lady of Almudena, the WYD theme song was released. It was written by Auxiliary Bishop of Madrid, Msgr César Franco, and composed by Fr. Enrique Vázquez, who is a priest and religious music composer. "Firm in the Faith", the title of the song, was performed by the Youth Orchestra of the Community of Madrid and the Youth Choir of the Escolanía de El Escorial. The

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The theme song, which will be released November 9th, is a very important part of preparing for WYD. The Youth Orchestra of the Community of Madrid is in the process of recording the hymn which will set the mood for WYD 2011. Follow the link for a sneak peak: http://www.madrid11.com/en/news/1-n/318-300-dias

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"We need more than 20,000 volunteers for a party of 2 million people." These were the words used in the massive campaign to encourage young people to sign up as volunteers for the World Youth Day (WYD) event. Since then, over 6,000 people have asked to be a volunteer. Volunteers from all across Spain came to Madrid this week for the first Training Program Workshop. These, along with

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World Youth Day launched a new site called http://www.muchasgracias.info/, which is designed to process donations from individuals who want to contribute financially to WYD. With just one click, donors can decide exactly how they want their donation to be used: decorations for religious ceremonies, transportation for the disabled, assistance for youth from poor countries, or one of over fifty

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As we anxiously await the Holy Father’s arrival in Madrid next August, Benedict XVI has already submitted his WYD message to the youth. The WYD organization invites you all to read it so that you may be enriched by his words. We would also like for you to share it with all of your Facebook friends as part of our newest contest. It’s very simple: First of all, to participate you must be a member

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In a recent papal audience, the Holy Father touched on the theme for WYD 2011, "Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the Faith." Col 2:7. He asks the young people to root themselves in Jesus Christ and the faith in order to live life positively.

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With less than a year to go before we meet in Madrid to encounter Christ, the Holy Father has written a message inviting the youth of the world to WYD 2011 and to reflect on the importance of the theme, "Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the Faith". (Col 2:7) In his message he touches on the source of our deepest aspirations. He also recalls his experience during his youth, relating

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The events of World Youth Day XXVI in Madrid Spain are less than one year away. As August 2011 approaches, the people of Madrid are preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from other nations. One way the committee is asking people to prepare is spiritually. They have many resources with information on our faith, as well as documents that you can use to read and reflect. Follow this

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Entertainment proposals for World Youth Day venues will continue to be accepted until September 30, 2010. For those interested in giving their time and talent, the criteria is as follows: Must have Characteristics: 1. To be lively, contemporary and an important expression for today's young adults. 2. Must be inspired in Christian virtues: faith, hope, and love, as well as joy, fortitude, promote

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Pope Benedict XVI officially opened the WYD 2011 registration by becoming the first to register for World Youth Day 2011. Madrid has set out to ensure 40% of all participants register, compared to the 25% typical of previous WYD celebrations. Participation in the central events are free, but participant registration enables the WYD planning committee to better understand and address the needs of

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Friday night's main event during WYD is a re-enactment of the Passion of Christ. In Madrid, the Stations of the Cross will begin at Plaza de Cibeles and will end at Plaza de Colón. The celebration will show different scenes that can usually only be found in the streets of Spain during Holy Week. Fourteen pieces from ten different cities will illustrate the Stations of the Cross. Francisco José

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World Youth Day (WYD) Madrid now officially has a theme song. The anthem has been praised by members of the Pontifical Council of the Laity and the Vatican ministry responsible for WYD and approved to be performed at the celebration in Madrid. The theme song was composed by Enrique Vázquez Castro, a Spanish priest and renowned liturgical music composer. Vázquez Castro studied piano and

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On May 18 the campaign for recruiting volunteers will officially begin. For all those who would like to give their time and talents to serve the youth of the world and the city of Madrid, send your requests to voluntariosinternacional@jmj2011madrid.com. More info will be available at http://www.madrid11.com/. Or click on this link for the complete form: http://en.madrid11.com/JMJ2011ING/REVISTA/

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World Youth Day needs short videos about what you are doing to get ready for WYD. What are you doing to fundraise? To prepare spiritually? Videos will be used on the official WYD website, so you could be famous!!! Send videos to: comunicacion@jmj2011madrid.com.

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For all those who use Facebook, you can go to the official World Youth Day page for English speakers. This is an interactive page where you can see all new information, but also ask questions or give suggestions. Some of the things you will find on there will be: A place to give advice and recommendations for the official WYD merchandise, current discussions, info on how to connect with other

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The organizers for World Youth Day 2011 have released the list of the patron saints for the event, which “encompasses the history of the Church in Spain, from the first saints of Madrid.” According to a press release, “The Holy See has confirmed the proposal of the patron saints for World Youth Day (WYD): St. Isidore, St. John of the Cross, St. Maria de la Cabeza, St. John of Avila, St. Teresa

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One of the main goals of World Youth Day Madrid 2011 is to respond to the needs of youth with disabilities. The WYD Disability Team has set out to make the participation of youth with a variety of disabilities possible. They are developing a series of plans for your reception, organized with the greatest attention to detail possible. Among other areas of concern, they are working to provide

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Now is your chance to give your opinion about which hat you would like to see offered in the WYD backpack packages. To see the options and cast your vote, click on the following link: http://www.madridwyd2011.com/JMJ2011ING/REVISTA/articulos/GestionNoticias_278_ESP.asp

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Entertainment proposals for World Youth Day venues are being accepted at this time until September 30, 2010. For those interested in giving their time and talent, the criteria is as follows: Must have Characteristics: 1. To be lively, contemporary and an important expression for today's young adults. 2. Must be inspired in Christian virtues: faith, hope, and love, as well as joy, fortitude,

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WYD registration will open 1 July 2010. The registration packages for World Youth Day 2011 have been set for in six forms of entry depending on different needs. The three factors that will determine how much you pay include the services requested (accommodation, meals, etc…) the length of stay and the country of provenance. Those pilgrims living in countries with greater economic capacity will

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No World Youth Day would be possible if it were not for the thousands of volunteers who give of their time and talents. WYD 2011 will be the same. Madrid is expecting they will need about 10,000-15,000 volunteers to make the event successful. Pre-registration for volunteers is now open. For those interested in volunteering for World Youth Day 2011, send your requests to voluntarios@

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Pope John Paul II, who began the World Youth Days for the youth of the world, on Saturday 19 December 2009 was declared to have a life of heroic virtue by Pope Benedict XVI. This signed decree gives him the title "Venerable" and moves the late Holy Father one step closer to Sainthood. In order for beatification, which is the next step, the Pope has to sign a second decree recognizing a miracle

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World Youth Day registration will open online on 1 June 2010. The various options will be announced within a few days before the registration opens.

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Cardinal Archbishop Antonio Maria Rouco Varela conducted a blessing of the units that will now be the headquarters for WYD 2011. The ceremony took place at St. John of the Cross parish in Madrid on Friday, October 23, 2009. Cardinal Ruoco told the youth gathered there, "Today begins the race towards WYD, an extraordinary event in which we will be able to experience the universality of the

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Today marked the pilgrimage of the WYD cross around the word in preparation for Madrid 2011. An sms/text message was sent throughout Madrid Spain reading: "TODAY feast of the Exaltation of the HOLY CROSS. VIGIL of PRAYER CATHEDRAL of ALMUDENA 20:00. BEGIN the PILGRIMAGE of the CROSS in MADRID and SPAIN...." It is known as the "Holy Year Cross", the "Jubilee Cross", the "WYD Cross", the "

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The founder of Rome Reports and professor at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, Santiago de la Cierva, has been chosen to be the Director of Communications for WYD 2011. During an interview with Xt3.com, Mr. Cierva stated that they will be greatly utilizing the internet and social networks for WYD in Madrid. New technologies will also include convenience in registering online,

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Spain will soon have their beloved young "Beato Rafael" canonized a Saint, making him a likely Patron for World Youth Day Madrid 2011.“God Alone!” was the motto of this 20th century witness to our faith. Bl. Rafael was an amiable, artistic, and intelligent youth born into an aristocratic family of Burgos, Spain, in 1911. After his studies and a time drafted into military service, at age 23, he

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September 14, 2009, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the pilgrimage of the WYD cross and icon in the Archdiocese of Madrid will begin. The prayer vigil will be held in the Almudena Cathedral at 8:00pm. From then, until March 2010, the Cross and Icon will journey to the parishes in the Archdiocese of Madrid, in preparation for WYD. The pilgrimage will continue with visits to Soto

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It's official. The logo has been chosen for WYD Madrid 2011. "It depicts the youth of the world coming together to celebrate their faith with the Pope, at the foot of the Cross and forming a crown of the Virgin of Almudena (patroness of Madrid). After reviewing all the submitted possibilities, the official WYD 2011 logo has been chosen. Jose Gil-Nogues, a graphic designe working in Madrid and

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In a press conference held at the Archdiocese of Madrid offices, some preliminary venue sites were announced by WYD Director of Communications, Santiago de la Cierva, and Auxiliary Bishop Cesar Franco.Sites that will host a large number of WYD events include Alcala, Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, Almudena Cathedral and Paseo de la Castellana.Plaza de Cibeles will be the location of the opening mass,

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Pope Benedict XVI addresses the Spanish pilgrims as they gather to receive the WYD cross from the Australians. He reminds them that World Youth Day is an opportunity to experience our belonging in the Church. He encouraged the youth to fully live the World Youth Day, doing all that is possible that they may feel a part of the Church, praying together and opening the doors of parishes,

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A new youth director has been appointed for the PCL. He references the importance of hope in the World Youth Day themes.

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On December 16, 2008, the Vatican announced the themes for the next three World Youth Days, which will help young Catholics prepare for the international gathering in 2011.Pope Benedict XVI chose, "We have set our hope on the living God" (1 Tm 4:10) for the 2009 Diocesan level celebrations.In 2010, also at the Diocesan level, the theme will be, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal

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The Spanish Youth rejoice after the World Youth Day final Mass in Sydney, as Pope Benedicts announces that the next International World Youth Day will take place in Madrid Spain!

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