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Pope Francis: John Paul II to Become World Youth Days' 'Great Patron Saint'

Looks Ahead to 2015 Event in Poland

Prior to the recitation of the Angelus at the conclusion of the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis addressed the faithful and gave special greetings.

The Holy Father first greeted 250 delegates, consisting of bishops, priests, religious and laypeople, who participated in the meeting regarding World Youth Days that the Pontifical Council for the Laity had organized.

He noted, "In this begins the journey of preparation for the next world gathering, which will take place in June 2016 in Krakow and will have as its theme 'Blessed are the merciful, for they will find mercy (Matthew 5:7).'"

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