Today in History: 30th Anniversary of the Largest World Youth Day – 5 Million Pilgrims Gather in Manila, January 10-15, 1995
MANILA, Philippines — It has been 30 years since Saint John Paul II presided over the largest World Youth Day (WYD) in history, held in Manila on January 10, 1995. This monumental event at Quirino Grandstand drew millions of young Catholics from around the globe, setting a new standard for faith-based gatherings and becoming the…