Monday, July 14, 2008

Pope Arrives in Australia



The Pope arrived ion Australia yesterday and is now staying at an Opus Dei retreat centre for three days rest before he begins a gruelling schedule of Worls Youth Day events.


Whilst in Sydney pilgrims carry the World Youth Day Cross and the Icon of Our Lady through a street of Sydney after it arrived by ferry at Circular Quay, Australia, Monday, July 14, 2008. Pope Benedict XVI will attend the WYD event with tens of thousands of pilgrims from around the globe expected to at the various venues during the seven-day event starting July 15

1 comment:

Edward P. Walton said...

It is unfortunate they used an Opus Dei facility. In the USA, Opus Dei is portrayed by the media as a sinister secret organization.

Edward P. Walton

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