World Youth Day Hailed as Popestock
Two million young people turn up for Mass in Rome with Pope John Paul.
By Luigi Sandri in Rome| posted 8/22/00 | posted 8/01/2000 12:00AM
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Read more about the event The New York Timescalled a giant "Love-In" from
The New York Times,The Irish Times,
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biography of the popeis available at CNN.com.Learn more about
Saint Catherine of Siena's ideason the righteous "setting the world ablaze."Previous Christianity Todayarticles about Roman Catholic millennium celebrations include:Many—But Not All—Churches Share in Opening of Jubilee Door in Rome| Historic ceremony's link to Indulgences brings criticism from some Protestant churches. (Jan. 24, 2000)
Poor Nations Get Debt Relief| After Congress passes Jubilee 2000 legislation, campaign rolls onward. (Jan. 4, 2000)
Jerusalem's Church Leaders Usher in Millennium Celebrations| Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox heads pray in Manger Square. (Dec. 8, 1999)
Vatican amends Indulgences doctrine. (Nov. 28, 1999)
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