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WYD Archived Video
Closing Mass
Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the final Mass: the high point of the 2008
World Youth Day events.
Blogs
Closing
Mass
by Fr. Mark
I am so thankful and happy that I was able to come to World Youth Day in
Sydney. I must admit that, at first, it did seem a bit daunting to travel
all the way to Australia for the events. However, being here, I am reminded
of the youthfulness and vitality of the Church, especially manifested in the
young, but present in all of us. The Church is ever young. more
Recent Feedback
Thank you for your wonderful coverage of the WYD2008. Living in a pagan country (ENGLAND) there is little or no coverage on mainstrean Television. (Maybe 2 minutes all week!) Through your programmes on the Internet we have been able to be a part of this historic event.
Thank you again on behalf of all internet viewers.
Michael P. Englandmore
News
Pope Farewells Australia: "You have opened your doors and your hearts to the world’s youth, and on their behalf I thank you."
Sydney, Jul 20, 2008 (CNA).- Pope Benedict
departed Australia for Rome today after a hectic eight-day stay,
concluding his World Youth Day activities, blessing Australia before
taking flight at a farewell ceremony with the Prime Minister (PM) Kevin
Rudd, and other Australian civic leaders. more
Official WYD Press Releases
World Youth Day Sydney 2008 Media Events: Saturday 19 July
World Youth Day is a pilgrimage, and an actual pilgrimage walk will be one of the highlight events tomorrow. The 10km journey will take place from North Sydney to Randwick. more
:: View World Youth Day 2008 Interviews from "Life on the Rock"
1. Selina Hasham - WYD Church Liaison Officer
2. Bishop Anthony Fisher, O.P. - Coordinator of WYD08
3. Steven Lawrence - Dir., Evangelization & Catechesis
4. Claire Atkins - WYD08 Youth Festival Manager
5. Therese Nichols - Pilgrim Partnership Support Program
