Thursday, November 7, 2013

THE POPE CHOOSES THE BEATITUDES AS THE THEME FOR THE NEXT WORLD YOUTH DAY


Vatican City, 7 November 2013 (VIS) – The Holy Father has decided on the themes for the next three World Youth Days, which will mark a three-year itinerary of spiritual preparation that will culminate with the international World Youth Day with the Successor of Peter scheduled to be held in Krakow, Poland in July 2016.

Twenty-ninth World Youth Day, 2014
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Mt. 5:3).

Thirtieth World Youth Day 2015
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Mt. 5:8).

Thirty-first World Youth Day 2016 (Krakow)
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy” (Mt. 5:7).

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