WORLD YOUTH DAY --- SYDNEY July 2008

World Youth Day on the Vatican website here

Pope Benedict XVI's message prior to his arrival in Sydney in July.

See good coverage of WYD SYD 08 in "The Australian" newspaper. This paper seems to be covering the event with a more positive approach than some other national media. The coverage includes some excellent photos.

Papal arrival in Sydney (gallery) here.
Arrival of the Cross and Icon by Sydney ferry (gallery) here.
Opening Mass (gallery) at Barangaroo here.
Super Thursday - Pope on harbour & at Barangaroo & 'popemobile' (gallery) here
There are also photos on the ABC news site here
Friday pics in the 'Australian' here
Saturday vigil - pics of vigil celebration - in the 'Sydney Morning Herald' here
Sunday - pics of final Mass - in the 'Sydney Morning Herald' here
extra links on 'SMH' site here
and from the 'Australian' here
extra links on 'SMH' site here

Media coverage of World Youth Day Sydney 2008: SBS TV and Sky News have announced full coverage. EWTN - the international Catholic channel is also covering all events. Other channels may cover some events, but you will need to check their program guides for details. Check SBS coverage here