"The young love Jesus Christ and the Church and are fond of the Pope but they also sense the doubts and problems of the society in which they live and the cultural atmosphere they breathe every day". This is why "they expect His word to give them light and strength for their walk of life". It was said by card. Camillo Ruini, the Pope’s vicar for the diocese of Rome, as he greeted Benedict XVI, who met the young of the dioceses of Rome and Lazio in Saint Peter’s Square today. "In particular stated the cardinal they feel the need to share the certainty that those who let Christ into their life do not miss anything of what makes life free, beautiful and great, and that only in this friendship do the great potentials of the human condition actually reveal themselves". "Holy Father concluded card. Ruini tonight the young of Rome and Lazio begin with you that ideal pilgrimage to the WYD of 2008 in Sidney”.” “Card. Ruini’s welcome address will be followed by a moment of celebration, with songs and testimonies. Then, the Holy Father will answer the questions of 5 young people.” “Today’s meeting takes place nearer to the XXI World Youth Day, following a tradition that was started by John Paul II, who used to meet the young people of the diocese of Rome on the Thursday before Palm Sunday, which this year is April 9th. ” “
