Sydney 2008
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And now, as the living presence of the Risen Christ in our midst nourishes our faith and hope, I am pleased to announce that the next World Youth Day will take place in Sydney, Australia, in 2008. We entrust to the maternal guidance of Mary Most Holy, the future course of the young people of the whole world. (Benedict XVI) |
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21st World Youth Day (2006)
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (Ps 119:105)
(Diocesan celebration)
22nd World Youth Day (2007)
"Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another" (Jn 13:34)
(Diocesan celebration)
23rd World Youth Day (2008)
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8)
(International celebration - Sydney, 15-20 July 2008)
 | Australia: concluso incontro preparatorio GMG2008
(Radio Vaticana, 17.10.2007) |
| Message of the Holy Father Benedict XVI to the young people of the world
XXIII World Youth Day, 2008 |
| Benedict XVI
Angelus, Cologne 21 August 2006 |
| To know the Church in Australia
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| Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Website
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| Blessed Mary MacKillop
First Australian Saint. Homily of beatification >> |
| John Paul II
Ecclesia in Oceania |