2011 World Youth Day- 3 Pinoys to sit near Pope Benedict XVI


Young people from three main islands of the Philippines (Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao) will represent the country for the vigil with the Holy Father, Benedict XVI.

Joana Pauline Manalo from Assumption Antipolo will represent Luzon, Ma. Reinisa Cabual from CIC Cabanatuan for Visayas and Yussef Ababakar Paglas from the Archdiocese of Davao in Mindanao.

together with other young people who were chosen by their country’s bishops’ conference will sit near the Pope during the vigil in a big stage fronting the Blessed Sacrament.

Garganta added that young people who were chosen to fill the slots are open to the spirit of World Youth Day.

The overnight vigil will take place on August 20-21 at the Cuatro Vientos Aerodrome. (Jandel Posion)

World Youth Day 2011 is a Catholic event expected to be held over six days from August 16–21, 2011 in Madrid, Spain focused on youths. The event will cost around €50 million. WYD is self-financed by contributions from pilgrims (70%) along with companies and individuals (30%).

Read More about 2011 Madrid World Youth Day including the Theme Song, click here!

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