Don't Be Seduced, Benedict XVI Tells Youth

Says World Needs Daring Christians-ARTICLE

LORETO, Italy, SEPT. 2, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI invited half a million young people to go against the current in a world seduced by violence, despotism and "success at all costs."

Pontiff to Youth: See You in Sydney- ARTICLE

Entrusts Australia Meeting to Mary

LORETO, Italy, SEPT. 2, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI twice reminded youth of his next appointment with them: World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia.

184,800 Registered for World Youth Day- ARTICLE

SYDNEY, Australia, SEPT. 2, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Surpassing expectations, 184,800 pilgrims have already registered for World Youth Day.