Catholic News Agency: Over 130,000 youth enjoy Days in the Diocese across Spain

Madrid is hosting World Youth Day but all of Spain is joining in the celebration. More than 130,000 young people from across the world are in Spain’s 65 dioceses, before the international gathering begins on Aug. 16.

“The Days in the Dioceses are a great way to prepare for WYD,” said program organizer Javier Igea on August 11.

The young pilgrims from 137 countries are being offered free accommodation by each diocese in either schools, parishes, sports centers or homes. Each day the pilgrims meet with young local Catholics for prayer and worship at the shrines and religious sites held dear by each region.