Sir, - I wish to express my joy at seeing 2 million of my contemporaries gathering in Rome for World Youth Day. It thrilled my heart to see so many young people witnessing to their faith in the Catholic Church, expressing their love for Jesus Christ, and for his Vicar here on earth, Pope John Paul. In a world of dishonest politicians, backhanders and doubling dealing, the young people of the new millennium have chosen a no-nonsense, plain speaking, honest icon who declares the Gospel in season and out of season, who speaks the truth consistently whatever the issue. - Yours, etc.,
Jimmy O'Brien, Sraid Na Mara, Sea Road, Sligo.