THE CHILDREN'S JUBILEE TO TAKE PLACE ON JANUARY 2

VATICAN CITY, DEC 30, 1999 (VIS) - On Sunday January 2, 2000, the Children's Jubilee will be held in Rome. After the celebration of Mass at 9 a.m. in the Vatican Basilica, the 45,000 participants - boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14 years from 30 countries - will participate in a gathering in St. Peter's Square.

John Paul II will cross the square by popemobile, and stop in front of the basilica. Bishop Agostino Superbo, coordinator of the event, together with a number of children will greet the Holy Father who, in his turn, will respond with a brief message. The Pope will then award the "International John XXIII Peace Prize" for the year 2000 to the non-governmental organization, "ATD-Quart Monde" for its constant evangelical commitment in the struggle against extreme poverty, its active interest in the field of human rights and the work it does in support of children.

At 6 p.m. in the Paul VI Hall, a show will take place where groups from different continents will sing and dance in the presence of 7,000 children.

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