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4 August 2002
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Pope tells young: Don’t be put off by priests’ sins
Pope John Paul II listens to the cheers and applause as he joins World Youth Day pilgrims for an evening prayer vigil at Downsfield Park in Toronto
Don’t be discouraged by “the sins and failings” of some priests and religious, Pope John Paul II told a congregation of 800,000 at the closing Mass of the World Youth Day.
He urged the rain-dampened crowd to remain strong in their faith.
“The harm done by some priests and religious to the young and vulnerable fills us all with a deep sense of sadness and shame,” he said.
In a strong voice the Pope – interrupted by cheers and applause – asked the World Youth Day participants to “think of the vast majority of dedicated and generous priests and religious whose only wish is to serve and do good”.