VATICAN CITY, OCT. 12, 2011 - Benedict XVI is recalling that Thursday is the anniversary of the last apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, as he entrusted youth to her so that they might respond to God's call.

The Pope mentioned the anniversary during his customary concluding remarks at today's general audience.

Our Lady appeared on the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917, from May to October.

"To the heavenly Mother of God I entrust you, dear young people, so that you might generously respond to the Lord's call," the Holy Father said. "May Mary be for you, dear sick, comfort in your suffering, and may she accompany you, dear newlyweds, in the journey of family life you are now beginning."