MASS FOR FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF JOHN PAUL II

Posted by Marilynn Hughes Mar 26, 2009

VATICAN CITY, 26 MAR 2009 (VIS) - In the Vatican Basilica at 6 p.m. on Thursday 2 April, Benedict XVI will preside at a Mass marking the fourth anniversary of the death of Servant of God John Paul II.

A note from the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff explains that young people from the diocese of Rome are particularly welcome at the ceremony, as a preparation for World Youth Day, which is due to be celebrated this year at the diocesan level on 5 April.