Vatican City, 30 July 2015 (VIS) –
The Jubilee for young boys and girls from 13 to 16 years of age will
take place in Rome from 23 to 25 April 2016, within the broader
framework of the Jubilee of Mercy convoked by Pope Francis. The event
is being organised by the Pontifical Council for Promoting New
Evangelisation in collaboration with the Italian national service for
youth pastoral ministry.
The first day, 23 April, will be
dedicated to mercy. Various groups of young people will depart from
Castel Sant'Angelo and will proceed along Via della Conciliazione on
a penitential journey, reading the Word of God and meditating. Upon
arrival at St. Peter's Square, they will be able to receive the
Sacrament of Reconciliation, confessing to the priests available
under the Colonnade. They will then enter the basilica via the Holy
Door for the profession of faith at the Altar of Confession at St.
Peter's tomb.
During the Jubilee, in the squares and
most important locations in Rome, a series of installations will be
prepared, explaining the seven works of corporal mercy and the seven
works of spiritual mercy. A number of witnesses to charity will be
present to explain to the young people how mercy can be translated
into concrete gestures.
The climax of the event will be
participation in the Holy Mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis on
Sunday 24 in St. Peter's Square.
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