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AP Audio Stories
The latest international headlinesl

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 0:58


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on an Israeli attack on Gaza, which, observers say, has killed dozens in a humanitarian zone; a packed Papal Mass in East Timor; and Apple losing a major case in Europe.

Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology
Papal Mass From The 7th Century That Will Leave You Speechless!

Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024


Michael Lofton reviews a description of a papal liturgy in the 7th century and compares it today. He then covers an Orthodox Archimandrite that claims Orthodoxy is teaching heresy and is plagued with problems from modernity.

Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology
Was a Catholic Denied Communion at a Papal Mass?

Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023


Was a Catholic Denied Communion at a Papal Mass?

Cafeteria Catholics
Merry Christmas - Papal Mass Live from the Vatican

Cafeteria Catholics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 118:15


Papal Mass on Christmas Eve | St. Peter's Basilica | LIVE from the Vatican - YouTube

Across the Sky
Replanting trees in the aftermath of natural disasters

Across the Sky

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 46:30


When weather events devastate a community, there is more work to do beyond rebuilding homes and businesses. There is also a need to repair damage to the ecosystem, specifically lost trees. Grady McGahan is the director of RETREET at Keep America Beautiful, an organization that focuses on environmental rehabilitation following damage caused by severe storms by replanting lost trees.​ He graduated from Georgetown University in 2004 with a BA in English and minors in international business, history and studio art. McGahan worked on the production teams of the 2008 Papal Mass at Yankee Stadium, the Bravo series "Long Way Round," the PBS series "Texas Ranch House," and Michael Moore's documentary film "SiCKO." In April of 2010, he began an 18-month trip around-the-world that took McGahan to 25 countries on 5 continents. About the Across the Sky podcast The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team: Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lynda Steele Show
Inside Edmonton's Papal Mass: Pope Francis holds open-air public mass at Edmonton football stadium

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 8:24


Erin Chalmers, Global News Edmonton brings us the latest from the public mass held by Pope Francis at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.

Last Week in the Church with John Allen
Pope doubles down on Latin Mass in new letter

Last Week in the Church with John Allen

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 25:52


In this episode:Pope Francis sits down for wide-ranging interview with ReutersNancy Pelosi receives communion at Papal Mass, despite SF communion banPope doubles down on Latin Mass in new letterVatican sells controversial property in London at major lossRecord number of Catholics disaffiliate from the Church in GermanySupport the show

Catholic Family News's Podcast
Weekly News Roundup June 30, 2022

Catholic Family News's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 62:59


Our stories today include: (1) the historic Dobbs decision by which the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992); (2) Nancy Pelosi's recent trip to Rome, during which she received Holy Communion at a Papal Mass in St. Peter's Basilica; and (3) the Pope's new Apostolic Letter "on the Liturgical Formation of the People of God".

Money Talks with Liam Halligan
Episode 18: Ciaran O'Hagan – Managing Director of Specialist Joinery Group, near Coleraine in Northern Ireland

Money Talks with Liam Halligan

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 18:30


Money Talks – a series of interviews with Liam Halligan, Economics and Business Editor of GB News. In this episode, Liam talks to Ciaran O'Hagan – Managing Director of Specialist Joinery Group, near Coleraine in Northern Ireland. A family-owned company, SJG has been trading since the late 1980s, and employs around 150 people. Producing bespoke joinery in wood, metal and glass, SPG has fulfilled prestigious contracts across the world – and was also commissioned to design, build and install the Altar furniture for the Papal Mass during the Pope's visit to Ireland in 2018.In this wide-ranging interview, O'Hagan draws on his extensive business experience as he describes his vision of Northern Ireland's commercial future. This interview was originally broadcast as part of “GB News Northern Ireland week” in November 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

me&my health up
me&my Life Reflections with George Palmer

me&my health up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 83:10 Transcription Available


This is George Palmer's story from starting out as an immigrant to becoming a Supreme Court Judge and then onto being an Australian Composer.  George Palmer's bio George Palmer was born in 1947. He graduated in Arts and Law from Sydney University in 1970 and practised as a solicitor specializing in commercial law. In 1974 he was called to the Bar and in 1986 he became a Queens Counsel. He was a Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales from 2001 to 2011.As a youth, Palmer studied piano with Frank Warbrick and Neta Maughan, both eminent teachers. He has been composing since he was a teenager but never sought to have his music performed. By chance, his music came to the attention of the ABC in 2003, resulting in an episode of Australian Story on ABC TV in 2004, a live broadcast by ABC FM of a concert of his orchestral music and the release by ABC Classics of a CD of his music, Attraction of Opposites.Since then, he has received many commissions. A Mass, A Child is Born, for choir, soloists and orchestra, was commissioned by Ars Musica Australis in 2005 and was recorded by ABC Classics with Cantillation and Sinfonia Australis, conducted by Dr Paul Stanhope. The CD, Exaltate Dominum, released in 2007, contains Palmer's other choral works, also performed by Cantillation.Other works include: Not Going Quietly, premiered by The Sydney Omega Ensemble in 2007; Concerto for Two Clarinets and Chamber Orchestra, performed by Dimitri Ashkenazy, David Rowden and The Sydney Omega Ensemble; The Beancounter, for the West Australian Youth Orchestra; a song cycle for baritone and piano, Letters from a Black Snake, commissioned for the opening of the Sidney Nolan Retrospective at the New South Wales Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Victoria; a piano quartet, The Way It Is, for The Seraphim Trio; a Clarinet Sonata, Black, White and a Little Blue, premiered in The Utzon Room at The Sydney Opera House by David Rowden in 2010. His works have been performed by orchestras and chamber groups in Australia, the United States and Europe and receive frequent airplay on classical music stations.In July 2007 Palmer was commissioned to write the Papal Mass for World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney. The Mass, Benedictus Qui Venit, for large choir, soloists and orchestra, was performed in the presence of the Pope and an audience of 350,000 with soloists Amelia Farrugia, soprano, and Andrew Goodwin, tenor, directed by Benjamin Bayl.His most recent work, Cloudstreet, an opera adapted by Palmer from Tim Winton's classic novel was premiered on 12 May 2016 by State Opera of South Australia with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra conducted by Timothy Sexton the artistic director of SOSA and directed by Gale Edwards. The opera was hailed as “a resounding triumph” (The Australian) and received standing ovations from capacity audiences.Palmer is married with three children and lives in Sydney.For more about George Palmer: George Palmer – Australian ComposerAbout me&my Health Up & Hostme&my Health Up seeks to enhance and enlighten the wellbeing of others. Host Anthony Hartcher is the CEO of me&my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food is medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor's degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering.CreditsPodcast editing: Ivan SaldanaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/meandmy)

The Pearl of Great Price
July 9 Brazil, stampede at a Papal Mass & Dom Helder Camara

The Pearl of Great Price

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 8:10


Today we look at the unprecedent global journeys of John Paul II, a stampede at a mass in Fortaleza in North East Brazil and its Dom Helder Camara the bishop who spoke for the poor and instituted the pact of the Catacombs 

Music From The Tower
Episode No. 54 Scott Kennebeck, Principal Cantor and Section Leader, Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri, and John Powell Walsh, Organist at the St. Louis Abbey

Music From The Tower

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 59:45


Episode 54 features two of St. Louis Missouri’s finest musicians. Both have been long-time friends of our host, John Romeri, from his days at St. Louis Cathedral. In recent years they have formed a partnership that is unbeatable and through that collaboration have produced concerts and CD recordings that are top-notch!!Scott is a native St. Louisan and has been singing since the age of 8, beginning his singing career in the Cathedral of St. Louis Pontifical Boys Choir. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Fine and Performing Arts/Music and Theatre from St. Louis University, and has studied voice with Christine Armistead at Washington University. He currently serves as Principal Tenor for the American Kantorei in Concordia Seminary's Bach at the SemConcert Series. Scott is the Executive Director of St. Louis Cathedral Concerts. Since 1993 Scott has served as the Tenor section leader for the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis Choir and Archdiocesan Choir of St. Louis. He also serves as cantor for the Cathedral Parish, as well as at major Archdiocesan events. He was a cantor/soloist for 100,000+ in attendance and a worldwide television broadcast audience for the Papal Mass in St. Louis, Missouri in 1999. He has toured as soloist throughout the United States, Italy, England, Germany, and Austria. His performances have included Verdi’s Requiem in Rome, Italy; Hector Berlioz’s Te Deum in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, and numerous performances of Handel’s Messiah. He has also performed with Union Avenue Opera and the St. Louis Muny.John Powell Walsh began piano and organ lessons in elementary school and has had a love affair with music ever since. Continuing his education through graduate school and even the Haarlem International Academy for Organists in the Netherlands. John is one of the most prominent church musicians in St. Louis. He was one of the Papal Organists for the Visit of John Paul II to St. Louis. He is featured with numerous musical organizations in St. Louis from the Bach Society to the Ronald Arnatt Chorale. He was the founder of The Archangel Players, The St. Cecilia Consort and the St. Louis Hills Arts Council. He is presently the Organist for the St. Louis Abbey and Priory School.Enjoy these two amazing musicians as they tell of their extraordinary lives as church musicians. Listen to music from their two latest CD’s.To purchase these or any of their CD’s https://www.scottkennebeck.com/buy-cd MUSIC: The Bells of St. Mary’s A. Emmett Adams CD: Angels Bending Near The EarthMUSIC: Still Still Still German Carol arr. Philip Ledge CD: Angels Bending Near The EarthMUSIC: Birthday of a King William H. Neidlinger CD: Angels Bending Near The EarthMUSIC: Little Boy Blue Reginald de Koven CD: Words to Music: Songs of Eugene FieldMUSIC: Virgin Slumber Song Max Reger CD: Angels Bending Near The EarthOriginal Air date Saturday, December 15, 2018

The News Vault from KCBS Radio
NewsVault: KCBS Radio Coverage Visit of Pope John Paul II, 1987

The News Vault from KCBS Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 16:56


During his 1987 visit to the United States and Canada, Pope John Paul II spent two days in Northern California. KCBS Radio reporters stayed with the pontiff during those two days, covering a Papal Mass at Laguna Seca Raceway, visits to the Basilica of the Mission of San Carlos in Carmel and Mission Dolores in San Francisco, a event at Saint Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco, and his final stop, a Papal Mass at Candlestick Park. This recording is a "telescoped" set of highlights from the coverage.

Rivet Daily
News Espresso: Deadly Paris fire, State of the Union address, Pope ends UAE trip with first papal Mass there

Rivet Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 1:01


Staved Off
6: Tour Travelogue: Italy & the Netherlands

Staved Off

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 35:35


In the second part of our discussion about the Choir’s European tour in May 2018, Thomas and Richard are joined by Carolyn Lewis, one of the teachers who accompanied the group, to discuss the Choir’s reception in Italy and the Netherlands. A masterclass with Stephen Cleobury, a joint concert with Siena’s cathedral choir, and the experience of singing at the Papal Mass all get recounted. Plus, have you noticed the Director of Music’s new vestments from the papal tailor?Music in this episodeJosef Rheinberger (1839–1901), Kyrie from Mass in E-flat, ‘Cantus Missae’ (0:43)Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c. 1525–94), Sicut cervus (excerpt, from rehearsal with Siena Cathedral Choir) (16:12)Thomas Tallis (1505–85), Loquebantur in variis linguis (excerpt, from rehearsal in Domus Australia, Rome) (22:06)Thomas Tallis (1505–85), Loquebantur in variis linguis (full performance in Siena Cathedral) (33:14)LinksHayllar Music ToursDomus Australia guest houseVideo of the Papal Mass for Pentecost Sunday, 20th May 2018Gammarelli: Sartoria per ecclesiastici

Sunday
Sikh Amritsar Files, Church Abuse Report, Theology in the White House

Sunday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 43:57


Police are treating the vandalism of a Jewish cemetery in Manchester this week as a hate crime. It follows a spate of other attacks on religious sites across the UK. Dr Chris Allen, Associate Professor in Hate Studies at Leicester University, explains why these attacks are happening now. Armed police officers have arrested at least 20 Jehovah's Witnesses in raids across Russia this week. Anastasia Golubeva explains why Jehovah's Witnesses are seen as an extreme organisation in Russia. Choristers from Hereford cathedral will make a historic trip to the Vatican to become the first Anglican cathedral choir to sing at a Papal Mass for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Harry Farley has been to meet them. A UK judge has ordered the declassification of documents expected to shed light on Britain's involvement in the storming of Sikhism's holiest site in 1984. The Sikh Federation's Davinder Singh and the BBC's Mark Tully talk to William about those events. In the week that President Trump did a U-Turn on the administration's policy to separate children from their parents at the US border, we hear from Catholic Extension, a charity that works on the border. Plus Tara McKelvey, BBC's White House Correspondent, on the influence of religion inside the White House following Attorney General Jeff Sessions' use of the Bible to justify this policy. An independent report into the Church of England's handling of its 2007-9 Past Cases Review into sexual abuse has identified a range shortcomings in the way the PCR was conducted. David Greenwood, a lawyer representing survivors and Bishop Peter Hancock respond to the findings, respond to the report. Producers: Rajeev Gupta Lissa Cook Series Producer: Amanda Hancox.

Truth in Charity
TiC - 2017 - November 15 - Father Solanus Casey - Catechism - Bible

Truth in Charity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 45:00


Convo with Kyle: Bishop discusses the life and legacy of soon-to-be Blessed Father Solanus Casey. A Capuchin simplex priest who lived at St. Felix Catholic Center in Huntington for several years. Then Bishop Rhoades and Kyle talk about the Catholic Catechism as we celebrate its 25th anniversary. Bishop Rhoades talks about the history, format, and significance of this authoritative source of Church teaching. Afterwards, it’s on to another Church resource, the Bible, the best ways we can read it, understand it, and pray with it. Listener Questions: how the Pope chooses Bishops? the qualities the Pope looks for and how the Pontifical Secret plays a role in the selection process. Can we can receive Communion twice a day? How we can get a seat at a Papal Mass or Audience in Rome? ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @RedeemerRadio Submit your question(s): Call / Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/AskBishop E-mail - AskBishop@RedeemerRadio.com Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS

The Yogi Roth Show: How Great Is Ball
Ted Robinson: 'Be Fearless'

The Yogi Roth Show: How Great Is Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2017 59:46


Legendary broadcaster Ted Robinson kicks off Season II of the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth. Ted shares how fearlessness, simple advice from his father & the New York Times impacted his life in sports.Growing up New York City, Ted was drawn to sports by the New York Times, as he began to read it at 3 years old. He did not know it at the time but a simple conversation with his father back in the city he grew up in during his mid 20's changed his life.Ted's ability to share stories about his journey will take you on the campus of Notre Dame as a student, onto the diamond of the Minnesota Twins in 1991 when they won the World Series, into Charlie Finley's office when Ted got his first big break and beyond.Ted will remind you that ‘it doesn't take courage, it takes drive' and that simply asking to achieve your dream is a first step worth taking, as that got him to broadcast his first Olympics.Ted, who partners with Yogi each week on the Pac-12 Network broadcasting college football games, has broadcast Major League baseball, NBA, NFL, numerous Olympic games, major Tennis tournaments and even a Papal Mass with the Pope, among other global events.Listen to fast friends share stories, laughs and a common thought that we should never be ‘afraid of no.'

Among Women Podcast
Among Women 193: A special edition AKA the MINI recap of the #PopeInPhilly

Among Women Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2015 89:40


October 1, 2015 “Among Women” Guests:  Lisa Hendey, and Pat Gohn, inside Pat’s ’14 Mini Cooper on the drive home. In this episode: This is an extended special edition podcast with a recap of what we found most meaningful during our week in Philadelphia attending the World Meeting of Families and the Papal Mass with Pope Francis. This rambling conversation took place IN a MINI, but folks, it ain’t a mini conversation. It clocks in at 90 minutes.We are two friends in real life who love to travel together and gab! Buckle up as we take the drive home and record this podcast examining World Meeting talks, homilies, the city of Philadelphia, music by Matt Maher and Andrea Bocelli, praying with saints, the people we met, and the fun we had with the global convention known as the World Meeting of Families that sparked the Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to the US. Pope Francis preaching at the Mass on Ben Franklin Highway. 9.27.15. (Photo courtesy of Diana von Glahn. All rights reserved. Used with permission.) (Click for larger view.) Links for this episode: World Meeting of Families Website Fr Robert Barron’s series “Priest, Prophet, and King” Independence Hall, National Park Service, in Philadelphia Lisa Hendey’s Chime Travelers book series for children Lisa Hendey’s Aleteia article on Francis in DC Lisa Hendey’s website My book at Ave Maria Press Lisa’s books at Ave Maria Press Humanum’s short films Our Lady Undoer of Knots Full texts for Pope Francis’ homilies and speeches Diana von Glahn’s The Faithful Traveler   Other shows of related interest: AW Espresso Shot #2: Reactions from the World Meeting of Families AW Espresso Shot #3: What would you ask Pope Francis?  

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The Good Catholic Life
Program #0114 for Tuesday, August 14, 2011: World Youth Day

The Good Catholic Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2011 56:30


Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor. Today's guest(s): Dom Bettinelli and George Martell of Pilot New Media, reporting live from Madrid. Today's topics: World Youth Day - Madrid 2011 Summary of today's show: Scot and Fr. Chris discuss the events pilgrims for the Archdiocese of Boston have attended so far at World Youth Day with Dom Bettinelli and George Martell. 1st segment: Scot welcomed Fr. Chris back to the show, as it has been a few weeks since they have been on the air together. Fr. Chris described his travels with family to Rome - even that he did the same tour of Rome twice with two groups. He said it was great to return to the tomb of Blessed John Paul II at the Vatican and celebrate Mass at the tomb. Fr. Chris also said he climbed the cupola of the Basilica twice, distributing the blisters evenly across both sides of his feet. He continued and described his further trip to Holland. Fr. Chris asked Scot about his vacation. Scot detailed that he and his family visited relatives in Seattle, and that he enjoyed the outdoors and the greeness of the Pacific Northwest. The family visited two great waterfalls and climbed part of Mt. Rainier, and the temperatures were in the low 70s and comfortable. Scot said visiting the Space Needle and attending a Mariners game were highlights of the trip as well. Scot said another highlight was taking his family to a different church for three Sundays in a row. He said it was a great teaching experience for his children about the universality of the Catholic church, even when small details like songs or holding hands during the Our Father are different. 2nd segment: Scot welcomed Dom Bettinelli and George Martell live from Madrid via Skype. Dom explained that although it was 35 degrees (which sounds like parka weather), it was in Celsius - temperatures have been between 95 and 100 degrees in Madrid so far. Dom and George said there were almost 500 total pilgrims from the Archdiocese. About 350 pilgrims are traveling with the official Office of New Evangelization team, and the rest are from various parishes throughout the Archdiocese and from Boston University. George said it was a lot of fun to experience World Youth Day firsthand and show the incredible experience that the youth are having through his pictures. Scot and Dom discussed that the vast majority of the pilgrims from the Boston area have probably not been outside the country before except possibly to Canada or the Caribbean - he said at some times it can be overwhelming for the pilgrims but group leaders help the youth overcome that. Scot remarked how much older European landmarks are - Dom replied that some of the everyday parish churches in Madrid are older than the United States itself! Fr. Chris observed that it must take a lot of planning to keep such a large group together and under control. Dom said the planning and management from the ONE team has been great and spot on. Scot then asked about the trip the pilgrims took to Avila. Dom explained that most of the groups came on Sunday and went to the medieval walled town of Avila and went to Mass in the Monastery of San Jose, the first Monastery formed after St. Theresa of Avila worked to re-form the Carmelite order. Fr. Chris highlighted that the World Youth Day this year is "Rooted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith," from Colossians 2:7: So, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him, rooted in him and built upon him and established in the faith as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Dom said that the overwhelming experiences of World Youth Day are the universality of the Church and also the youthfulness of the Church. He said none of the pilgrims in Madrid have any embarrassment about literally proclaiming their faith at the top of their lungs - a great example to many youth who are used to our culture here where that public enthusiasm about faith is discouraged. Scot asked George to describe what it was like to take photos in places with such rich history. George said it was hard to fathom and put into words the respect with which everything is cared for and what an awesome experience it was to have the opportunity to take pictures in the churches. Scot, George, and Dom discussed Cardinal Seán's short lecture on the history of Toledo before a Mass there. Dom said Cardinal Seán told the pilgrims that Toledo was historically a place where Muslims, Christians, and Jews always got along - a city of unity. Dom said the town still has that peaceful feeling even today. 3rd segment: Scot asked George and Dom to describe the interactions that the Boston youth are having with the youth from all around the world. George reiterated that there is no shyness about faith in public - and that it was exciting to see the youth from Boston become more comfortable expressing themselves. He said he hopes this comfort will help them grow closer to God by the end of the week. Dom said that youth are encouraged to bring trinkets with them to trade, and that there is a very interesting bargaining going on between youth all over the world. He also said gear with American flags is very popular among the crowds. Both Dom and George remarked how easily the youth got along. Dom said in Toledo a group from Boston University started playing music outside the Cathedral, and were very quickly joined by a group from South Africa with tribal drums and singers from Sicily and New York - showing the true universality of the crowd. Scot asked Dom about the Boston group being able to pray with people from other countries. Dom said the prayer so far with other groups has been much more spontaneous so far, but there will be much more opportunity now that the official events of World Youth Day have begun. Dom said it was an amazing experience to see the people from Madrid gravitate towards the energy of the youth. Fr. Chris asked Dom to speak about the opening Mass for World Youth Day, which featured the Archbishop of Madrid, 800 other Archbishops and Cardinals, 8,000 priests, and 500,000 attendees. Dom explained that people who have been to a Papal Mass before would be familiar with the tight quarters but prayerful atmosphere of the opening Mass. He continued that even though you may not speak the same language as the person on your right or left, you still have the language of faith and the universal form of the Mass. He said the crowds would be like combining a Patriots victory parade and the Boston Pops 4th of July Concert at the Hatshell and closing Commonwealth Ave and Storrow Drive in Boston. Dom said a highlight of the Mass was the blessing of a reliquary of Blessed Pope John Paul II that contained some of his blood. Fr. Chris also noted the youth all got a religious medal with and many other items in a welcome backpack kit. 4th segment: Scot started the segment by noting that many of the priests of his generation point to a World Youth Day as a spark to their vocational call. Fr. Chris agreed, saying that World Youth Day can help people to see the need for the priesthood and to see that they are not alone - they have the support of many brothers and sisters across the world. Scot added that Spain, a previously very Catholic country, now has a population that is 25% atheist. Fr. Chris said Pope Benedict has said that Europe is afloat without roots, and must get back to Judeo-Christian principals if it is to survive. Scot asked Dom if the growing secularization was noticeable in Madrid. Dom said there have been some low-visibility small protests against government support of World Youth Day, as well as graffiti here and there. He said he thinks the secularization in that area seemed to be much like it is in the USA - less hostile and more apathetic. Scot emphasized that we often infantilize the youth of the Church, and that World Youth Days show that youth are the present of the Church as well as the future. Dom said that as the group walks around, he thinks to himself "who might be getting that vocational spark in the next few days and influence the Church in the future?" Scot explained the main reason Dom and George are in Madrid is to capture video, audio, and other media that can help people in Boston experience some of the pilgrimage to Madrid. Dom said their primary goal is to bring the people of the Archdiocese along with the pilgrimage virtually through the website, blog posts, pictures, Facebook posts and tweets. Dom went on to say that while there have been a few hiccups, the computer equipment they use is unique for a small group and has performed flawlessly to let them share experiences over the internet. Fr. Chris said he can't wait for Pope Benedict to get to World Youth Day to see what messages he has for the youth gathered there. Dom said the differences between Blessed Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict have been small but important - Pope Benedict emphasizes more silence and meditation and time for silent prayer, while Blessed Pope John Paul II seemed to emphasize the joyous (and sometimes loud) expressions of faith. Scot said that, in philosophical terms, Blessed Pope John Paul II was a phenomenologist and valued the event and experience nature of World Youth Day; whereas Pope Benedict sees his role as more like John the Baptist's, pointing and leading towards Christ. Scot asked George to compare the experience of being a photojournalist in the United States with the experience he is having now taking photos at World Youth Day. George answered that the thing striking him the most is the overtly visual universality of the Church. George said one of his favorite photos so far was a young boy with his head back, yelling about his love for his faith. Fr. Chris agreed that the joy experienced is incredible on these types of pilgrimages. George said he looks forward to showing with pictures how the faith of the pilgrims will grow over the week. Scot said that up until the opening Mass a few hours ago, it's been a "pregame" for World Youth Day. Dom said that over the new few days the youth from the Boston will attend several catachetical sessions, a "Theology on Tap" event, Stations of the Cross with Pope Benedict in the streets of Madrid, a Mass at the Basilica of St Francis, Eucharistic Adoration, and the closing Mass with the Pope on Sunday morning.