VATICAN CITY, 9 SEP 2008 (VIS) - The Pope has sent a text message by mobile phone to young people who participated in the recent World Youth Day, which was held in Australia in July.
The English-language message was transmitted yesterday, 8 September, to mark fifty days since the Mass presided by Benedict XVI on 20 July at Sydney's Randwick Racecourse, the culminating event of World Youth Day.
The text message reads: "Dear Friends, fifty days ago we were together for the celebration of Mass. Today I greet you on the birthday of Mary, Mother of the Church. Empowered by the Spirit and courageous like Mary your pilgrimage of faith fills the Church with life! Soon I am to visit France. I ask you all to join me in praying for the young people of France. May we all be rejuvenated in hope! Benedict XVI".
During the course of World Youth Day, the Holy Father sent a number of brief messages, which participants were able to receive thanks to a special service provided the by Australian telecom company.
OP/MESSAGE YOUNG PEOPLE SYDNEY/... VIS 20080909 (190)
The English-language message was transmitted yesterday, 8 September, to mark fifty days since the Mass presided by Benedict XVI on 20 July at Sydney's Randwick Racecourse, the culminating event of World Youth Day.
The text message reads: "Dear Friends, fifty days ago we were together for the celebration of Mass. Today I greet you on the birthday of Mary, Mother of the Church. Empowered by the Spirit and courageous like Mary your pilgrimage of faith fills the Church with life! Soon I am to visit France. I ask you all to join me in praying for the young people of France. May we all be rejuvenated in hope! Benedict XVI".
During the course of World Youth Day, the Holy Father sent a number of brief messages, which participants were able to receive thanks to a special service provided the by Australian telecom company.
OP/MESSAGE YOUNG PEOPLE SYDNEY/... VIS 20080909 (190)
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