April 5
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION
St. Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419)
Dominican theologian, Confessor(Spain)
OR today.
Illustration: Palm Sunday, Stained-glass window, Church of Reconiliation, Taize.
'At the spring of hope'
Brother Alois of Taize's editorial commenting on the Holy Father's choice of theme
for this year's World Youth Day.
Other Page 1 stories: NATO countries promise limited aid to US effort in Afghanistan;
US unemployment figures reflect what's happening in other countries; North Korea
postpones missile launch due to weather [NB: It was launched finally, but apparently
its third stage failed].
THE POPE'S DAY
Palm Sunday: Blessing of the palms, Mass and Angelus at St. Peter's Square - with the consignment of
the World Youth Day Cross and Icon from the youth of Sydney to the youth of Madrid who are hosting
international WYD 2011. Today is the 24th WYD, celebrated on a diocesan level.