Vatican announces themes for World Youth Days

Pontiff encourages youth to put Beatitudes in action

Pope Francis (with mitre on) celebrates Mass for the inauguration of his Petrine ministry March 19.
(Alistair Burns / The B.C. Catholic.)

The Vatican has announced the themes for the next three World Youth Days. All are taken from the Beatitudes:

29th World Youth Day, 2014
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 5:3)

30th World Youth Day, 2015
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Mt 5:8)

31st World Youth Day, 2016 (Krakow, Poland)
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy” (Mt 5:7)