Sydney, Australia, May 29, 2008 / 16:17 pm
The organizers of World Youth Day have released a partial itinerary for Pope Benedict XVI’s time at the international youth event.
Pope Benedict will meet with several officials of the Australian government, including Governor-General of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery; Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd; New South Wales Governor Marie Bashir; and New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma.
He will arrive at the Richmond Royal Australian Air Force Base on Sunday, July 13, after which he will spend a few days resting. His official welcome into Sydney will happen at Sydney Harbor and Barangaroo on July 17 at 2:45 in the afternoon.
On July 18, the Holy Father will preside over a re-enactment of the Last Supper during the Stations of the Cross. The re-enactment will take place on the steps of St. Mary’s Cathedral in spite of security concerns raised by the police.