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Pope thanks volunteers, leaves Aust (w. WYD stats)
Monday, 21 July 2008, 5:18 pm | World Youth Day
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI thanked 8,000 World Youth Day volunteers and attended a special farewell ceremony at Sydney International Airport before departing Australia for Rome today. More >>
Pope Benedict Apologises For Clerical Sexual Abuse
Monday, 21 July 2008, 6:08 am | World Youth Day
Benedict XVI delivered a heartfelt apology to the victims of sexual abuse by clergy. The Pope said: "Indeed, I am deeply sorry for the pain and suffering the victims have endured, and I assure them that as their Pastor, I too share in their suffering." More >>
Pope apologises for clerical sexual abuse
Sunday, 20 July 2008, 3:38 pm | World Youth Day
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI today delivered a heartfelt apology to the victims of sexual abuse by clergy in Australia. More >>
Pope Benedict leads 235,000 in spectacular Vigil
Sunday, 20 July 2008, 3:35 pm | World Youth Day
Around 235,000 people have enjoyed a candle-lit Evening Vigil with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at Randwick Racecourse this evening. The Holy Father presided over a spectacular two-hour presentation of liturgy and music, setting the stage for tomorrow’s ... More >>
Pope Benedict XVI visits retired Cardinal Clancy
Sunday, 20 July 2008, 3:11 pm | World Youth Day
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has this evening paid a visit to retired Cardinal Edward Bede Clancy, a former Archbishop of Sydney. More >>
Pope’s busy meeting schedule continues
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 12:46 am | World Youth Day
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI continued his packed schedule of meetings and events on day six of his visit to Sydney for World Youth Day 2008 (WYD08). More >>
Super Holy Thursday - Pope Benedict XVI Officially Welcomed
Friday, 18 July 2008, 11:15 am | World Youth Day
Up to 500,000 people including local and international pilgrims greeted Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney today as his official WYD08 program began. After arriving in the CBD last night, His Holiness will reside at St Mary’s Cathedral House – the full-time ... More >>
Pope meets native Australian animals at Kenthurst
Thursday, 17 July 2008, 10:33 am | World Youth Day
Pope Benedict XVI today met special visitors including a koala, red-necked wallaby joey and other unique Australian animals at the Kenthurst Study Centre this morning. More >>
Pope Meets Wallaby, Koala, Python, And A Baby Croc
Thursday, 17 July 2008, 8:09 am | World Youth Day
Pope Benedict XVI met special visitors including a koala, red-necked wallaby joey and other unique Australian animals at the Kenthurst Study Centre. "We wanted to offer the Holy Father an opportunity to experience some of Australia's unique fauna." More >>
NZ Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders unite
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 4:36 pm | World Youth Day
New Zealand Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders unite in sending online messages of support to Kiwi Catholics at WYD 08 More >>
World Youth Day: WYD08 Opening Mass At Barangaroo
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 1:28 pm | World Youth Day
After Pope Benedict XVI sent text message to pilgrims, the atmosphere was electric. He sent: "Young friend, God & his people expect much from u, because u have within u the Father's supreme gift: the Spirit of Jesus - BXVI" More >>
Cardinal Pell celebrates WYD08 Opening Mass
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 12:50 am | World Youth Day
After years of preparation and anticipation, World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08) commenced with a spectacular Opening Mass celebrated by Cardinal George Pell at Barangaroo. More >>
World Youth Day: Pope Benedict XVI Lands In Sydney
Monday, 14 July 2008, 6:44 am | World Youth Day
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has touched down in Sydney, Australia. The Pope was greeted on the tarmac by the PM of Australia, Kevin Rudd, Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell, and the Premier of NSW, Morris Iemma amongst others. More >>
National gathering at World Youth Day in Sydney
Saturday, 12 July 2008, 12:07 am | World Youth Day
The nine Catholic bishops of New Zealand who are attending WYD08 are inviting our 4000 Kiwi pilgrims to join them for a National Gathering on Wednesday 16 July. The National Gathering, to be held at the Hordern Pavilion in central Sydney from 3.00 ... More >>
“God Speed” to 4000 young Kiwi Catholics
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 10:54 am | World Youth Day
Church leaders and mayors have joined politicians in wishing young Kiwi Catholic pilgrims “God Speed” as they prepare to leave the country for World Youth Day in Sydney, forming the largest single group ever to leave New Zealand for a non-sporting ... More >>
4000 Kiwi Pilgrims get packing
Monday, 7 July 2008, 1:57 pm | World Youth Day
4000 Kiwi pilgrims are counting the “sleeps” until they arrive in Sydney for World Youth Day, joining Pope Benedict XVI and 220,000 other pilgrims from around the world. They’ll form the biggest single group ever to leave NZ for a non-sporting ... More >>
YouTube Messages from leaders for Youth Day
Friday, 4 July 2008, 4:42 pm | World Youth Day
Check out these messages of support to the 4000 Kiwi WYD08 pilgrims from New Zealand’s political and religious leaders (on our ‘YouthNZCatholics’ channel on YouTube) More >>
Wellington lass to be the voice of World Youth Day
Friday, 4 July 2008, 12:49 am | World Youth Day
The role of an MC is always a privilege. For one New Zealand pilgrim going to World Youth Day in Sydney this month, the privilege was also a complete surprise – and, she adds, an honour. More >>
Body of charismatic Blessed arrives in Sydney
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 10:15 am | World Youth Day
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati has arrived in Sydney for World Youth Day Sydney 2008 (WYD08) - the first time his body has left Turin, Italy since his death in 1925. More >>
Massive altar roof raised into place at Racecourse
Monday, 23 June 2008, 12:02 am | World Youth Day
A massive roof, measuring 30 metres by 40 metres, has been raised into place above the sanctuary where His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will say Mass for up to half a million people next month. More >>
