234

** Mass with Cardinal Pell **-

Live

Presided over by Cardinal George Pell, the Mass formally celebrates the opening of the WYD.

A much-anticipated feature of the Mass will be the arrival of the WYD Cross and Icon

( 3 hrs. )

 

234a

rrival and Welcome of the Holy Father

 

** Pope Benedict XV1 arrives in Sydney via the Sydney Harbour where he will be welcomed by thousands festivities include a civic reception, a welcome to land from local indigenous leaders.**

( 2 hrs )

 

234b

** The Way of the Cross-enactment of our Lord’s Passion and Death.**

 

**This theatrical and devotional re-enactment of our Lord’s Passion and Death will be held across a number of avenues including Baranngaroo, Darling Harbour and the Sydney  Opera House, transfering the city into an autdoor cathedral **

( 2:30 hr)

 

234c

 Evening Vigil with the Holy father live

 

 ** This joyful and moving event consists of music and song, a ceremony of candlelight, testimonial, a homily by the Pope, prayer, and a time of Eucharist Adoration **

( 3 hrs )

 

234d

Closing Mass

** Pope Benedict XV1 celebrates the final Mass: the High Point of the 2008

World Youth Day events **

 3:30 hr )