|
Pope Invites Young People to Confession |
|
|
|
The News -
Latest News
|
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 25, 2007 -
Benedict XVI has invited the youth of Rome to approach the sacrament of
reconciliation on the eve of the diocesan-level World Youth Day 2007.
After reciting the Angelus today with the crowds gathered in St.
Peter's Square, the Holy Father invited the young people of the Diocese
of Rome to "a penitential liturgy," at which he himself will preside
this Thursday.
"Those who wish to may approach the sacrament of confession, a true
encounter with God's love, which every man needs to live in joy and in
peace," he said to them.
The penitential event will take place in St. Peter's Basilica. World Youth Day 2007 will be observed April 1, Palm Sunday.
According to Monsignor Mauro Parmeggiani, head of the pastoral
office for youth in the Vicariate of Rome, in the course of the
penitential celebration the Pope will administer the sacrament of
reconciliation to six young people.
zenit.org
|
|
Last Updated ( Friday, 13 November 2009 )
|
