Pope Benedict presides and preaches at this high point of celebration, in front of the largest gathering of people in Australia's history. (2008-07-20)

Pope Benedict presides and preaches at this high point of celebration, in front of the largest gathering of people in Australia's history. (2008-07-20)

Pope Benedict presides and preaches at this high point of celebration, in front of the largest gathering of people in Australia's history. (2008-07-20)

Pope Benedict presides and preaches at this high point of celebration, in front of the largest gathering of people in Australia's history. (2008-07-20)

Pope Benedict presides and preaches at this high point of celebration, in front of the largest gathering of people in Australia's history. (2008-07-20)

Entertainment and music at Randwick Racecourse (2008-07-19)

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Pope Benedict presides and preaches at this high point of celebration, in front of the largest gathering of people in Australia's history. (2008-07-19)

The Evening Vigil includes a ceremony of candlelight, representation of the ten patrons, testimonies, homily by Pope Benedict and a prayer for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit. (2008-07-19)

The Evening Vigil includes a ceremony of candlelight, representation of the ten patrons, testimonies, homily by Pope Benedict and a prayer for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit. (2008-07-19)

The Evening Vigil includes a ceremony of candlelight, representation of the ten patrons, testimonies, homily by Pope Benedict and a prayer for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit. (2008-07-19)

The Evening Vigil includes a ceremony of candlelight, representation of the ten patrons, testimonies, homily by Pope Benedict and a prayer for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit. (2008-07-19)

Procession of the Gifts, Prayer over the Gifts, Sign of Peace, Communion Hymns, Blessing and Dismissal (2008-07-19)

First Reading, Second Reading, Homily, Depositing of Relics and Lighting of Altar (2008-07-19)

The pope will be consecreating and blessing the new altar at St Mary's Cathedral and meeting with seminarians and young religious. (2008-07-19)

Procession begins. Welcome party assemble. Holy Father arrives at main door. Schola signs Tu es Petrus (Gregorian chant). Holy Water and Presentation of Crucifix (2008-07-19)

Stations of the Cross. Station 9: Jesus is stripped of his garments and nailed to the cross, Barangaroo North, (2008-07-18)

Station 8: Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem, Barangaroo (2008-07-18)

Stations of the Cross. Station 7: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his Cross, Darling Harbour. (2008-07-18)

Station 6: Jesus takes up his Cross, Sydney Opera House (2008-07-18)

Station 5: Jesus is scourged and crowned with thorns, Sydney Opera House. (2008-07-18)

Stations of the Cross 4 (2008-07-18)

Station 3: Jesus Before the Sanhedrin, Art Gallery. (2008-07-18)

Station 2: The Agony of Our Lord in the Garden of Gethsemane, Domain. (2008-07-18)

Station 13: The body of Jesus is brought down from the Cross (2008-07-18)

Station 12, Jesus dies on the Cross (2008-07-18)

Station 11: Jesus entrusts Mary and John to each other (2008-07-18)

Station 10: Jesus promised paradise to the good thief (2008-07-18)

Stations of the Cross. Station 1: The Last Supper, St Mary's Cathedral. (2008-07-18)

Highlights of the Journey of the Cross (2008-07-18)

Pope Benedict says the Opening Prayer (2008-07-17)

Pope Benedict XVI arrives at Barangaroo, followed by a Papal Greeting and speeches (2008-07-17)

Papal Motorcade makes its way through the streets of Sydney, as thousands of pilgrims and local Australia's welcome him to Sydney Australia (2008-07-17)

Pope Benedict XVI arrives on Sydney Harbour, on the Sydney 2000 boat. Travels along the harbour to Barangaroo, where the official pilgrim welcome takes place (2008-07-17)

Pope Benedict XVI arrives on Sydney Harbour, on the Sydney 2000 boat. Travels along the harbour to Barangaroo, where the official pilgrim welcome takes place (2008-07-17)

An emotional re-enactment of Christ's crucifixion. (2008-07-17)

Pope Benedict XVI arrives on Sydney Harbour, on the Sydney 2000 boat. Travels along the harbour to Barangaroo, where the official pilgrim welcome takes place (2008-07-17)

A compilation of short stories across the community focussing on the struggles and achievements of many and the importance of World Youth Day 2008. (2008-07-16)

A procession of international flags representing every nation at WYD08 makes their way to the Sanctuary. The World Youth Day Cross, Icon and Message Stick are also welcomed to Barangaroo after their 12 month journey around Australia. Local … [More]

Opening Mass presided over by Cardinal George Pell, with all the bishops of the world. The Opening Mass is the first major event of the week, formally celebrating the opening of WYD08. (2008-07-15)

Opening Mass presided over by Cardinal George Pell, with all the bishops of the world. The Opening Mass is the first major event of the week, formally celebrating the opening of WYD08. (2008-07-15)

Opening Mass presided over by Cardinal George Pell, with all the bishops of the world. The Opening Mass is the first major event of the week, formally celebrating the opening of WYD08. (2008-07-15)

Opening Mass presided over by Cardinal George Pell, with all the bishops of the world. The Opening Mass is the first major event of the week, formally celebrating the opening of WYD08. (2008-07-15)

Opening Mass presided over by Cardinal George Pell, with all the bishops of the world. The Opening Mass is the first major event of the week, formally celebrating the opening of WYD08. (2008-07-15)

Opening Mass presided over by Cardinal George Pell, with all the bishops of the world. The Opening Mass is the first major event of the week, formally celebrating the opening of WYD08. (2008-07-15)

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Journey of the Cross and Icon through the Diocese of Wollongong March/April 2008 (2008-07-02)

Journey of the Cross and Icon through the Diocese of Wagga Wagga February/March 2008 (2008-07-02)

Journey of the Cross and Icon through the Diocese of Sandhurst March 2008 (2008-07-02)

Journey of the Cross and Icon through the Diocese of Sale April 2008 (2008-07-02)

Invitation from the Holy Father inviting everyone to World Youth Day 2008 (2008-07-02)

Journey of the Cross and Icon through the Archdiocese of Perth May 2008 (2008-07-02)

Journey of the Cross and Icon through the Archdiocese of Melbourne April/May 2008 (2008-07-02)

Journey of the Cross and Icon through the Diocese of Lismore July/August 2007 (2008-07-02)

Journey of the Cross and Icon through the Diocese of Hobart May 2008 (2008-07-02)

Journey of the Cross and Icon through the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn February 2008-07-09 (2008-07-02)