The official World Youth Day program contained a week-long program of events.

Tuesday 15 July, Opening Mass

Celebrated by Cardinal George Pell and the Bishops of the world at Barangaroo (east Darling Harbour).

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2.45pm Thursday 17 July, Papal Arrival

Welcome and arrival of Pope Benedict XVI on Sydney Harbour, followed by a Papal welcome at Barangaroo. Pope then travelled through the streets of Sydney via motorcade in the Pope Mobile.

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Friday 18 July, Stations of the Cross

One of the highlights of WYD08, this live theatrical and devotional re-enactment of the last days of Jesus' life took place in Sydney's spectacular harbour backdrop.

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Saturday 19 July, Evening Vigil

The Evening Vigil with the Pope at Southern Cross Precinct (Randwick Racecourse & Centennial Park), was a joyful and moving event, including a ceremony of candlelight and a representation of the ten WYD08 patrons.

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Sunday 20 July, Final Mass

Today was World Youth Day! Pope Benedict presided over this high point of celebration in the largest gathering of people in the history of Australia at Southern Cross Precinct. The Pope will fly over the precinct in a helicopter from 9am and then drive through the precinct in the Pope-mobile.

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