Sydney, Australia, Jul 18, 2008 / 07:36 am
An audience of half a billion tuned in to watch the performance that involved around 80 performers and was played out by young people at six major venues around Sydney. Over 270,000 international and local spectators also made their way to points around the city to watch the Stations of the Cross live and on big screen televisions.
The first station held on the steps of St Mary’s Cathedral was attended by Pope Benedict XVI who led the prayer.
“Make us generous and insightful as we try to walk in your footsteps,” the Holy Father prayed.
The Pope then watched the procession on television from St. Mary’s Cathedral Crypt.