What was the theme of the last World Youth Day?
Chronology of celebrations
| # | Year | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2011 | Rooted and built up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith (Col 2:7) |
| 14 | 2013 | Go and make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19) |
| 15 | 2016 | Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. (Mt 5:7) |
| 16 | 2019 | I am the servant of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Lk 1:38) |
What happened at World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney?
On 19 July 2008, in Sydney’s St. Mary’s Cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI made a historic full apology for child sex abuse by priests and clergymen in Australia.
What is the symbolism behind the Lisbon 23 logo?
The logo of the WYD Lisbon 2023, inspired on the theme “Mary arose and went with haste” (Lc1, 39), has got the Cross as a main element. This is crossed by a path where the Holy Spirit arises.
Who is the founder of World Youth Day?
Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II was inspired to establish World Youth Day in 1986 by the church’s Youth Jubilee (1984), a special meeting between the pope and young Catholics held at the conclusion of the 1983–84 Year of Jubilee, and by the United Nations International Youth Year (1985).
What is a WYD pilgrim?
World Youth Day (WYD) WYD pilgrimages provide young people the chance to encounter holy sites around the world, mission opportunities along side people at the peripherals of our world, and a global celebration of faith with their peers.
What is the theme for Youth Day 2021?
The declaration honours of the contribution of the youth in the struggle for the liberation of South Africa. This year National Youth Day and Youth Month will be celebrated under the theme: “The Year of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke: Growing youth employment for an inclusive and transformed society.”
Has the Pope been to Australia?
Pope John Paul II visited Australia in 1986 and spoke with the faithful at a ceremony inside the Sydney Opera House. This compilation of footage shot by the Network Ten Eyewitness News team shows the Pope greeting crowds and having photos taken with the then-Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Edward Clancy.
When was the first WYD held?
March 23, 1986World Youth Day / First event date
Who started Youthday?
President Muhammadu Buhari established National Youth Day in 2020 to find solutions to the issues that affect young people.