POPE FRANCIS
“See, I have registered as a pilgrim for the World Youth Day.”
Pope Francis became the first person to register for World Youth Day in Panama and expects thousands of people to follow his lead. More than 580,000 registered for the previous celebration in Krakow.
All it takes is a trip to the World Youth Day official website and a click on 'registration' at the top of the screen. Then, one must indicate whether he or she is a pilgrim, volunteer, bishop or wants to participate in the music festival.
Groups of fewer than 150 people must register as a single group. Those exceeding that number must do so as a “Macrogroup.”
The advantage of registering is that it includes insurance, public transportation and a pilgrim kit. Those looking for meals and accommodation from January 21 to 28 must choose Option A.
Option B covers meals and accommodation from January 25 to 28, and Option C from January 26 to 27.
Contributions range from 50 dollars to 230 depending on the option selected, which organizers say is to make the event affordable for everyone.
