Flags from World Youth Day - Madrid

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A group of JMJ pilgrims from the UK taking advantage of the hot weather in Madrid.

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A JMJ pilgrim from Cape Town wrapped in the South African flag.

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A group of Italian JMJ pilgrims with the flag of the Sardinia region flying in the background.

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A French JMJ pilgrim leading his group into a packed Recoletos. It was impossible to get anywhere near the Cibeles where the Welcome Mass was going to be celebrated.

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A group of South Korean JMJ pilgrims resting in Recoletos.

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A JMJ Pilgrim collecting flags from other pilgrims. His main concern was that his pole was very fragile and might break if not treated properly.

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An JMJ pilgrim from Ecuador wrapped in his country’s flag.

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An Austrian JMJ pilgrim doing the Victory sign.

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A JMJ Pilgrim from Syria elated to be in Madrid. He told me that his group had no problems leaving Syria and not to believe all the news, from all sides, about the troubles in Syria.

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German and British JMJ pilgrims crossing paths in Madird.

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Two young JMJ pilgrims from South Korea posing for the camera.

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A group of JMJ pilgrims from Uganda who were delighted to be in Madrid.

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A JMJ pilgrim holding the flag of France.

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The flags of Italy and Portugal (background) held high by JMJ pilgrim caught in the light of the evening sun.

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A silhouette of the Stars and Stripes (US flag) in full colour against the bright evening sun in Madrid during the World Youth Day.

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The flag of Portugal held high by JMJ pilgrims.

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A group of JMJ Pilgrims from the UK.

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A Spanish JMJ pilgrim with the flag of Spain wrapped around her.

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A group of JMJ pilgrims from Haiti having a rest from the crowds a few metres away in Calle Alcala.

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Two Australian JMJ pilgrims wrapped in the flag of Australia.

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A group of JMJ pilgrims from Nice.

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A group of Chinese JMJ pilgrims in Gran Via.

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A JMJ pilgrim holding the flag of Columbia with the Circulo del Belles Arte in the background.

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A JMJ pilgrim holding the flag of Guatemala trying to make his way through the crowds.

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A JMJ pilgrim holding the flag of Lebanon hoping to be allowed to cross the police line into the crowd in Celebes and Calle Alcala.

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The World Youth Day 2011 (JMJ Madrid 2011) was officially opened in Madrid. Pilgrims from around the world prepared for the welcome mass by the Cardinal and Bishop of Madrid, Antonio Rouco Varela. Spain. 16th August 2011

A selection of Photos showing some JMJ pilgrims holding the flag of their country.

The World Youth Day 2011 (JMJ Madrid 2011) was officially opened today in Madrid. Pilgrims from around the world were preparing for the welcome mass by the Cardinal and Bishop of Madrid Antonio Rouco Varela. Spain, Madrid 16/08/2011