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Pope says world's resources being squandered
SYDNEY, Australia - The world's natural resources are being squandered in the pursuit of "insatiable consumption," Pope Benedict XVI said Thursday in a speech urging followers to care more for the environment and reconnect with the principle of peace.
Nations:Australia New Zealand People:Kevin Rudd Source:(AP)
2008-07-17
Pope issues tough warning over pop culture, environment
SYDNEY (AFP) - Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday warned Catholics of the perils of pop culture and pillaging the earth's resources after a rapturous welcome at the world's biggest Christian festival in Australia.
Nations:Australia People:Kevin Rudd Source:(AFP)
2008-07-17
Pope praises Australia for saying sorry to Aborigines
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict praised the Australian government on Thursday for apologizing for past injustices to Aborigines, saying it was a courageous move to repair race relations and offered hope to the rest of the world.
Nations:Australia People:Kevin Rudd Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-16
Young Catholics gather for opening Mass in Sydney
SYDNEY, Australia - Tens of thousands of Catholic pilgrims from around the world crammed into an area along Sydney Harbor Tuesday, waving flags of their home countries and singing as they awaited a Mass opening the World Youth Day festival.
Nations:Australia France New Zealand People:Kevin Rudd Source:(AP)
2008-07-15
World's biggest Christian festival launched with Sydney mass
SYDNEY (AFP) - The world's biggest Christian festival opened Tuesday with a spectacular harbourside mass for thousands of pilgrims taking part in World Youth Day celebrations in Sydney headed by Pope Benedict XVI.
Nations:Australia People:Kevin Rudd Source:(AFP)
2008-07-15
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