Pope to preside at 4th death anniversary Mass of Bl. Pope John Paul II
(March,26,2009): For the 4th death anniversary of Bl.Pope John Paul II
on Thursday, April 2, Pope Benedict XVI will preside at Mass in Rome’s St. Peter’s
Basilica. A large number of cardinals, bishops, priests, nuns and the faithful will
be attending the special evening Mass to remember the beloved Polish pontiff. Especially
invited to the solemn ceremony are the youth of all the Dioceses of Rome, to help
them prepare for the World Youth Day to be held in the Spanish capital,Madrid in 2011.