is a nation that holds freedom of religion in high regard. Your country recognizes that a respect for this fundamental right gives men and women the latitude to worship God according to their conscience, to nurture their spirits, and to
Australia is a country marked by much ethnic and religious diversity. Immigrants arrive on the shores of this majestic land hoping to find happiness and opportunities for employment. Yours, too, is a nation which recognizes the importance of religious freedom.
The most basic instinct of all living things is to stay alive, to grow, to flourish, and to pass on the gift of life to others. So it is only natural that we should ask how best to do this.
Among the many events for participants of World Youth Day, a casket and a special exhibition commemorating the life and thought of Blessed Piergiorgio Frasati is taking place in Sydney. Irene Lagan reports...
Right now, thousands of youths are watching as the Way of the Cross makes its way through the streets of Sydney. It is the final World Youth Day event for Friday. Pope Benedict is watching from Sydney's Cathedral. For the
In Sydney, Sean-Patrick Lovett has been taking the time to speak to the many pilgrims who have converged on the city. Kelsea Brennan-Wessels takes a closer look.
Australia's Prime Minister, Aboriginal leaders and the youth of the world welcome Pope Benedict to the city that is hosting World Youth Day 2008...hear from our correspondant in Sydney
Pope Benedict XVI paid a private, prayerful visit to the tomb of Blessed Mary MacKillop, Australia's first and only Blessed, whose cause for canonization is proceeding at the Vatican. We have this report...
Earlier today Pope Benedict XVI praised the Australian government for its apology to the country's indigenous Aborigines for past injustices. The Holy Father was speaking during in his first public appearance since arriving in Australia, where he met with Prime
Wherever we are from, we are here at last in Sydney. And together we stand in our world as God's family, disciples of Christ, empowered by his Spirit to be witnesses of his love and truth for everyone! I wish
A Blue print for a better world, that 's the name of a special exhibition in Sydney organised by Caritas Internationalis, who are hoping to raise awareness among pilgrims that they can help bring about change for the common good.
Pope Benedict XVI was greeted Thursday afternoon by cores of thousands of youthful pilgrims gathered on at Sydney's Darling Harbour. Chris Altieri reports... The great yacht, Sydney 2000 ferried Pope Benedict XVI from Rose Bay to Barangaroo in Sydney's East
Since the first World Youth Day in 1986, it has been evident that vast numbers of young people appreciate the opportunity to come together to deepen their faith in Christ and to share with one another a joyful experience of
The Lambeth Conference of the Anglican Communion opened today in Canterbury, England. Tensions are high within the Communion following a decision last week by the Church of England to ordain women as bishops, and lingering concerns over basic questions of
World Youth Day celebrations are in full swing, with more than 125 thousand young people engaged in prayer, catechesis and song, while Pope Benedict XVI's first major public engagements are set to begin tomorrow. The head of Vatican Radio's English
Sydney Australia is awash with the youth of the world. Vatican Radio brings you a taste of what its like to be walking through the streets of the city right now, where hundreds of thousands of young people are meeting
Philip Wilson is Archbishop of Adelaide, and the president of the Australian Bishops' Conference. He spoke to us about his hopes for the World Youth Day celebrations:
