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Pope St. John Paul II initiated the first World Youth Day in 1986. These events are now international in scope, held every two to three years. The inspiration for these events was John Paul II's experience as a young priest accompanying young people on visits to the Polish countryside. Youth Days are attended by young pilgrims as well as clergy and lay people, with recent attendance of 5-6 million people.