Message of Pope Francis for the 31st World Youth Day

Dear friends,
 
The publication took place today of Pope Francis’ Message for the 31st World Youth Day which will be held at an international level in Krakow in Poland from 26 to 31 July 2016 on the theme: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Mt 5:7).
 
The document is available in various languages on the Vatican website at:
http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/youth/index.html
 
We ask you to make the Message known in the dioceses, parishes and youth groups in your country (or in your movement, association or community) so that it can be part of the spiritual preparation of young people for WYD.
 
We join you in prayer for young people all over the world and we entrust them to God’s merciful love.