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Pope urges pilgrims in Spain to spread faith - World - CBC News

Another successful World Youth Day with in excess of 1 million young people gathered to listen to and celebrate with the Pope. It must be clear for anyone with eyes to see that this speaks not to the charisma of the pontiff (as may have been the case with Pope JPII), but because they want to grow in their knowledge and practice of the RC faith.


Things may be bleak in specific cities, regions or even countries, but viewed from a larger perspective, the faith is indeed alive and growing! A wonderful thought to keep in mind!

Pope urges pilgrims in Spain to spread faith - World - CBC News
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