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| Benedict and Young Catholics | Newsweek Religion | Newsweek.com
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On Saturday, Benedict will play host to more than 25,000 young people at a youth rally just north of Manhattan at St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y. Kelly Clarkson has been enlisted to warm up the crowd with a rendition of "Ave Maria"--perhaps a sign that Benedict may need a little help in energizing a crowd of kids. "Honestly, I think a lot of people are more excited to see Kelly Clarkson," admits 16 year-old Stephanie LaGumina, who will attend the rally along with 100 of her female classmates from The Ursuline School in New Rochelle, N.Y. In a group interview with four of them earlier this week, they spoke of a strong desire for Benedict to speak directly to young people but also a deep disconnect that many in their generation feel with the church, particularly with this pope.
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