Yesterday it began WYD in Madrid. An ocassion of the Pope to visit thousands of youngs gathered to welcome him. We are in New York, so it's impossible for us to be in Madrid sharing this moment near to the Pope.
Pope's visit has caused much criticism from many people who were against Catholicism, saying it costs to the State and leaving the rest of the Christian world enjoy this special moment near the Holy Father. But the reality is that the state is not going to cost anything because WYD will cost 50 million euros will be funded 70% by the participants and 30% for corporate sponsors . In return, the event will 100 million euros in benefits in Spain. The state paid more than 25 million euros in VAT by WYD.
There is much expectation about what can happen these days because this is a call to us of the Pope for standing up for Christianity and we can not stay silent. So, although we can not be physically present in Madrid, we can also help by being here in New York.
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