VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Organizers of the 2011 World Youth Day celebration in Spain launched an English-language Web page offering registration information, schedules and social networks to help spread word about the event.

The Web site, www.madridwyd2011.com, created by and for young people, opened its English page Jan. 29. It counts down to the Aug. 16-21, 2011 World Youth Day international gathering in Madrid.

The Web site introduces multimedia resources including videos, audio, and social networking tools that allow young people from all over the world to stay connected and updated via Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Members and fans are encouraged to post pictures, video clips and comments, and to share experiences from past World Youth Day celebrations.