Program	News	Speeches and Homilies	Plenary Indulgence	Videos	Gallery

The time in Sydney is (GMT + 10) Wednesday, July 16 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Catechesis (teaching)  sessions at over 250 locations across Sydney  (for registered pilgrims only) Youth Festival events

Video of the Day Pope receives an unsual delegation: a koala, kangaroo and python Sydney, Australia, Jul 16, 2008 / 03:43 am (CNA) .- Pope Benedict XVI held an unsual audience on Wednesday morning--a meeting with a koala, red-necked wallaby joey and other iconic Australian animals at the Kenthurst Study Centre.

Today News: Pilgrims treated to a 'Great Australian Barbeque' Pope receives an unsual delegation: a koala, kangaroo and python How is the Holy Spirit calling you? asks Bishop Pepe Archbishop Chaput urges Sydney youth to shun ‘part-time Christianity’ Denver archbishop teaches WYD pilgrims about listening to the Holy Spirit Church hopes joy of pilgrims will win over ‘cranky’ WYD protesters Cardinal Pell tells young pilgrims to ‘be open to the power of the Holy Spirit’ Holy Father sends first text message WYD participants Spanish bishop leads five day walk for WYD

Gallery of the Day