Want to Walk with the Pope?

Special contest launched for pilgrims and would-be pilgrims…

Madrid,July 29 2011.– With less than 20 days to go until the start of WYD pilgrims, and those who will be pilgrims in spirit, have a chance to win some very special prizes.

Five lucky young people could win a chance to be part of the group of pilgrims who walk with the Holy Father through Madrid’s Puerta de Alcalá during the official welcome ceremony on Thursday August 18. Puerta de Alcalá is an 18th centry gate that used to be one of the main access points to the city. It is today one of the symbols of Madrid and it is where the Holy Father will be officially received and welcomed to the city.

Another 50 young pilgrims could win VIP seats on the altar at the Vigil at Cuatro Vientos on Saturday August 20.

Even those young people who can’t make it to Madrid have a chance to participate in this contest. Ten youth from around the world will win an official WYD 2011 Madrid Pilgrim Backpack and other items from official WYD store.

To participate youth must fill in the on-line application form on the official WYD Facebook page and then try to accumulate the most points possible. Points can be accumulated by connecting one’s twitter profile to the official WYD twitter profile, or by “liking” the WYD app on the Facebook page.