Yes of course, the WYD are Big numbers: 151 Countries represented, with the Strongest Delegations coming from Spain (77,224), Italy (59,469), Portugal (43,742), France (42,482) and the United States of America (19.196), 25,000 Young Volunteers for the various services, 700 Bishops, 2,500 Artists and above all… personal, unique encounters that affect everyone. Pieces of Life, Live! But these numbers are far below the realities !
Sister Anne-Marie: “We have been waiting for this moment so much! »
So much! While waiting for the Train, at the Maritime Passage from Algès to Lisbon, Sister Anne-Marie, with young people from Aveyron: “I am happy to be here. With the young people, we were waiting for this moment so much! “.
So important. Carolina, Engineer in Colombia, WYD Volunteer, met at the Laundromat: “We are living through beautiful times. These Encounters are so important to me. »
Amelyn, Carloz and Hsing from Taiwan, so generous in their sharing!
We have Adored. Amelyn, Carloz and Hsing from Taiwan, met at the Grocery Store and who offered us Cherries and Yogurt to drink: “It’s exceptional for us to be there. We loved the Concerts and the Worship”.
An exchange of Bracelets and Smiles between Araceli and Camille.
Wristbands. “I exchanged moments of life with Araceli, a young Mexican woman. She will then go to Porto and Santiago de Compostela. I’m glad our paths crossed on that Portuguese Bus, we exchanged Bracelets. »
Persecuted. “I was touched by the show “The Treasure of Marcel Callo”, this Breton Saint whom I didn’t know well. His life and his Martyrdom put into perspective with my life as a student allowed me to make connections with my Daily life. Marcel Callo questions commitment in our lives today. He went to Nazi Germany during the Second World War, not as an STO Worker but as a Missionary and was persecuted because of his faith and commitment. It invites you to give of yourself,” Testifies Camille
Jamboree. Jieun is from Korea, she is here to make a Documentary about WYD! “I work for CPBC (Christian Peace Broadcasting Corporation), there are 11% Catholics in Korea and at the moment the World Scout Jamboree is taking place here with 45,000 Young people! »
Young Rwandans are present accompanied by the Rwandan Brother, Fic, Adrien HASHAKIMANA. Greetings with Joy!
Br. Adrien HASHAKIMANA, FIC, accompanied young people from Rwanda.
And then, we would like to tell you about…
Tonio, Dora, Laureen, Antonio, fellow Scouts, the Reunion Team and so many others…
Amandelia, “baby jmjiste”, receiving the caresses of her mother.
“I’m here to take the Chair to an Artist!” Natalia tells us during a concert at the Youth Festival.
Unexpected wink! Surprise: Catherine and Bernard Leroy (mennaisians from Nantes) met Bro James and the French Delegation in… Porto, during the pre-Lisbon Week.
Meeting with the Delegates of Vietnam, in Costumes of the Country…
A warm contact with this couple from the neighborhood where the JMJ La Mennais France Delegation is staying.
Here are the Predictions for the City of the next WYD
Ariane, Journalist for the Diocese of Kigali in Rwanda: “I hope that the next WYD will be in Africa. We hope! »
Ariane, from Kigali, Rwanda. “We hope to host WYD in Africa as soon as possible! »
In this regard, here are the results of the Survey carried out among young people from the La Mennais JMJ France Delegation.
The next WYD City will be: Tana in Madagascar or Seoul, Korea.
It is said!
A little patience… Verdict Tomorrow, Sunday noon!
Report produced with the collaboration of Camille Guitton, Claire Tanguy, Arnaud Morandeau, Corentin Ogier, Elise Urvoas, F. James Hayes, Michel Tanguy.