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Pope Benedict calls the youth to leave a legacy filled with the Holy Spirit
World Youth Day celebrations reached their climatic end on Sunday as Pope Benedict XVI concluded the biggest ever gathering of... Read more
Pope visits with retired clergy and laywoman who worked at the Vatican
As he made his way to the Evening Vigil at Randwick racecourse on Saturday evening, Pope Benedict paid a brief... Read more
Pope tells pilgrims at Vigil: All humanity longs for unity
Alongside the WYD cross and the icon of Mary, and under the "magnificent constellation of the Southern Cross," the Pope... Read more
Massive flood of youth makes pilgrimage to final WYD Mass
Over 180,000 pilgrims waving national flags and hoisting camping gear are processing through the streets of Sydney city today towards... Read more
Pope apologizes to victims of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy in Australia
At the consecration of the altar at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney this morning, Pope Benedict XVI issued an anticipated formal apology... Read more
‘Jesus Christ welcomes you with open arms,’ Pope tells disadvantaged youth
Pope Benedict XVI met with disadvantaged youth at Sacred Heart Church on the Darlinghurst campus of the University of Notre... Read more
The youth give 'great hope for the Church and the world,' says Spanish bishop
Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Martinez of Madrid, who is in Sydney for World Youth Day 2008, said young people give... Read more
Young people who accompanied Pope on boat ride call it “extraordinary experience”
"It was an extraordinary experience to have the Pope among us. We were all in the boat with our flags,... Read more
More than 500 million tune in for WYD Stations of the Cross
An audience of half a billion tuned in to watch the performance that involved around 80 performers and was played... Read more
Pope: 'The world’s religions draw constant attention to the wonder of human existence'
Addressing around twenty religious leaders from the Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, and Buddhist faith communities, Pope Benedict called on them to help promote a harmonious... Read more
Youth share lunch with the Pope at World Youth Day
Twelve young people from across the world shared lunch with the Holy Father at St. Mary’s Cathedral House Reception Hall on... Read more
Ecumenism ultimately points toward a common Eucharist, Pope tells Christians
Fifteen leaders of the Australian Christian church met the Pope in an Ecumenical event held in the St. Mary’s Cathedral... Read more
Leave the ‘Catholic ghetto’ and be an Apostle, Archbishop Chaput challenges
Young people gathered on Friday morning to hear Archbishop Charles Chaput speak on the Holy Spirit and the duty of... Read more
Bishop of Fargo, Samuel Aquila tells WYD pilgrims, ‘Create a culture of life’
Bishop Samuel Aquila of Fargo, North Dakota told a crowded room of pilgrims at Sydney's University of Notre Dame that... Read more
Vocations expo a success in Sydney
The “Vocations Expo,” which has given religious congregations a chance to showcase their charisms and apostolates to the young people... Read more
Freedom and tolerance cannot be separated from the truth, Benedict XVI warns
Over half a million people gathered at Sydney Harbor on Thursday to welcome Pope Benedict to World Youth Day and... Read more
Amid the wonders of creation, deep wounds affect man, Pope says
In his welcoming address to the young pilgrims at World Youth Day, the Holy Father spoke of the majesty of... Read more
'The Holy Spirit is at the heart of the Church,' says Archbishop Vincent Nichols
Speaking to an international audience of pilgrims at WYD08 in Sydney’s Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, Most Rev. Vincent Nichols,... Read more
Half a million people fill Sydney to greet Pope Benedict XVI
In the midst of jubilant crowds, the Papal “Boat-a-cade” arrived at Barangaroo this afternoon, after sailing around Sydney Harbour, where... Read more
Pope prays at Blessed Mary Mackillop Shrine
Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to the Blessed Mary MacKillop Chapel this morning, which is dedicated to a woman who may... Read more
