Asia - Pacific News
'The Holy Spirit is at the heart of the Church,' says Archbishop Vincent Nichols
Speaking to an international audience of pilgrims at WYD08 in Sydney’s Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, Most Rev. Vincent Nichols,... Read more
Half a million people fill Sydney to greet Pope Benedict XVI
In the midst of jubilant crowds, the Papal “Boat-a-cade” arrived at Barangaroo this afternoon, after sailing around Sydney Harbour, where... Read more
Pope prays at Blessed Mary Mackillop Shrine
Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to the Blessed Mary MacKillop Chapel this morning, which is dedicated to a woman who may... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI: World Youth Day fills me with confidence for the future of the Church and our world
The Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd and Governor General, Major General Michael Jeffery, Australia’s head of State, extended a... Read more
44 youths from Sudan attending WYD thanks to generosity of Austrians
The generosity of 750 Austrian young people participating in World Youth Day in Sydney has made it possible for 44... Read more
Thousands of Canadians pray and venerate relics of Pier Giorgio Frassati
A thousand young people from Canada gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Mary in Sydney to venerate the relics of... Read more
Without the Church, there’s no way we can have a lasting, personal relationship with the true Jesus, says archbishop
World Youth Day pilgrims attended catechetical sessions on the theme: "The Holy Spirit, soul of the Church" throughout Sydney, Australia... Read more
Bishop Fischer’s comments on sex abuse case criticized, cardinal responds
Bishop Anthony Fisher, the auxiliary bishop of Sydney and coordinator of World Youth Day, is under fire for his remarks... Read more
Pope Benedict holds emotional encounter with terminally ill police officer
After resting two days at the Opus Dei Center in the Australian Blue Mountains, Pope Benedict XVI held an emotional... Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges Sydney youth to shun ‘part-time Christianity’
Charles J. Chaput, the Archbishop of Denver, spoke in Sydney on Wednesday night at a Theology on Tap session as... Read more
Pilgrims treated to a 'Great Australian Barbeque'
Around Sydney, pilgrims were given a taste of Australian culture with the WYD Big Aussie BBQ. Taking place at more... Read more
Pope receives an unsual delegation: a koala, kangaroo and python
Pope Benedict XVI held an unsual audience on Wednesday morning--a meeting with a koala, red-necked wallaby joey and other iconic Australian... Read more
How is the Holy Spirit calling you? asks Bishop Pepe
Around 400 youth packed St. Benedict's Church to hear Bishop Joseph Pepe of Las Vegas, Nevada deliver a catechesis on... Read more
Denver archbishop teaches WYD pilgrims about listening to the Holy Spirit
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput spoke to World Youth Day participants in a teaching session titled, “Called to live in the... Read more
Church hopes joy of pilgrims will win over ‘cranky’ WYD protesters
A Sydney court has overturned a law that would prevent protesters from “annoying” pilgrims at World Youth Day, ruling that... Read more
Cardinal Pell tells young pilgrims to ‘be open to the power of the Holy Spirit’
During the opening Mass for World Youth Day on Tuesday, Cardinal George Pell of Sydney, Australia reminded the youth in... Read more
Holy Father sends first text message WYD participants
Tuesday morning the Holy Father sent his first text message to thousands of World Youth Day supporters across Australia. Read more
Cardinal Pell celebrates World Youth Day Opening Mass with over 140,000 people
Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd greeted pilgrims prior to the Mass, in several different languages. “You are here for... Read more
Pope welcomes World Youth Day pilgrims in video message
Pope Benedict XVI, speaking in his video message to World Youth Day pilgrims shortly before the commencement of the event,... Read more
Two Chinese priests missing after being detained by government officials in May
As the Beijing Olympic Games approach, two priests who tried to attend services for the World Day of Prayer for... Read more
