Pope Benedict 'Rock Star' of World Youth Day in Sydney

He may even be more popular in Australia than the late Slim Dusty. I wonder if His Holiness knows the words to "Waltzing Matilda?"

Viva il Papa Benedetto!!!

God Bless our Holy Father!!!

ex war criminal ,do not trust him
As John Paul II's right hand man, in charge of enforcing the conservative papal policy, Cardinal Ratzinger earned an unfortunate nickname from his more progressive peers: the "Panzer Cardinal". Like the tank. Pope Benedict XVI, now 78, had his own brush with warfare as a young boy growing up in Nazi Germany.

* At age, 14 membership in Germany's "Hitler Youth" became mandatory. So Joseph Ratzinger enrolled
* He managed to get out early so he could study for the priesthood.
* Two years later, when he was 16, Ratzinger was drafted again by the German Army.
* Ratzinger worked as a helper in an anti-aircraft briagde.
* In 1945, he was put through basic training and stationed near his hometown in Bavaria.
* When Allied forces advanced, he deserted the German army — risking death by that act alone.
* After he escaped, Ratzinger was captured by American soldiers and spent the remainder of the war in a POW camp.

At least Benedict is a Christian, much better than the crud Al Hilalis and other Pagans invading our Western societies.

As John Paul II’s right hand man, in charge of enforcing the conservative papal policy, Cardinal Ratzinger earned an unfortunate nickname from his more progressive peers: the “Panzer Cardinal”. Like the tank. Pope Benedict XVI, now 78, had his own brush with warfare as a young boy growing up in Nazi Germany.

* At age, 14 membership in Germany’s “Hitler Youth” became mandatory. So Joseph Ratzinger enrolled
* He managed to get out early so he could study for the priesthood.
* Two years later, when he was 16, Ratzinger was drafted again by the German Army.
* Ratzinger worked as a helper in an anti-aircraft briagde.
* In 1945, he was put through basic training and stationed near his hometown in Bavaria.
* When Allied forces advanced, he deserted the German army — risking death by that act alone.
* After he escaped, Ratzinger was captured by American soldiers and spent the remainder of the war in a POW camp.

confused wrote:

He may even be more popular in Australia than the late Slim Dusty. I wonder if His Holiness knows the words to "Waltzing Matilda?"

Oh! yeah, I heard it in the grapevine... As far as I know "Walzing Matilda" is the most popular song in Australia. In fact, it almost made it close to "Advance Ausralia Fair!" in the nomination of the national Anthem.

Sorry, "Advance Australia Fair!" which is the National Anthem of Australia.

right answer wrote:

As John Paul II’s right hand man, in charge of enforcing the conservative papal policy, Cardinal Ratzinger earned an unfortunate nickname from his more progressive peers: the “Panzer Cardinal”. Like the tank. Pope Benedict XVI, now 78, had his own brush with warfare as a young boy growing up in Nazi Germany.
* At age, 14 membership in Germany’s “Hitler Youth” became mandatory. So Joseph Ratzinger enrolled
* He managed to get out early so he could study for the priesthood.
* Two years later, when he was 16, Ratzinger was drafted again by the German Army.
* Ratzinger worked as a helper in an anti-aircraft briagde.
* In 1945, he was put through basic training and stationed near his hometown in Bavaria.
* When Allied forces advanced, he deserted the German army — risking death by that act alone.
* After he escaped, Ratzinger was captured by American soldiers and spent the remainder of the war in a POW camp.

Sorry "right answer" but some of your answer is not right. You better make an update. Thanks and please, the right answer!

Bob wrote:

Viva il Papa Benedetto!!!

Helloooo!!! Youngsters and "young at hearts" all over the world!!! It's WYD08 this time in Sydney! Let's shake, rattle, rock'n'roll!!!

Joe wrote:

At least Benedict is a Christian, much better than the crud Al Hilalis and other Pagans invading our Western societies.

Yes, you're so right, Joe!!!

KissandTell wrote:

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Helloooo!!! Youngsters and "young at hearts" all over the world!!! It's WYD08 this time in Sydney! Let's shake, rattle, rock'n'roll!!!

God Bless All of you young people. Pope Benedict is a Good Shepherd. I hope all of you find this Pilgrimage very Inspirational Indeed. Once again,God Bless All of you!!!

Bob wrote:

God Bless our Holy Father!!!

Long live Pope Benedict XVI and we love you!!!

Bob wrote:

<quoted text> God Bless All of you young people. Pope Benedict is a Good Shepherd. I hope all of you find this Pilgrimage very Inspirational Indeed. Once again,God Bless All of you!!!

Thanks very much indeed, Bob! We're just on the same ship. God bless you too!!!

KissandTell wrote:

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Long live Pope Benedict XVI and we love you!!!

"...You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them deligently to your children, and talk to them when you sit in your house , when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up" (Dt 6:2, 5-7).

KissandTell wrote:

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"...You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them deligently to your children, and talk to them when you sit in your house , when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up" (Dt 6:2, 5-7).

We must be open to the word of God in the Bible. We must listen to the Gospel and the Homily of the priest. "Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it" (Lk 11:28).

KissandTell wrote:

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We must be open to the word of God in the Bible. We must listen to the Gospel and the Homily of the priest. "Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it" (Lk 11:28).

"And the Word was God" in (Jn 1:1). And in verse 14 it says, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us."

KissandTell wrote:

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"And the Word was God" in (Jn 1:1). And in verse 14 it says, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us."

"Man cannot live on bread alone but needs every word that God speaks" (Mt 4:4}.

KissandTell wrote:

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Helloooo!!! Youngsters and "young at hearts" all over the world!!! It's WYD08 this time in Sydney! Let's shake, rattle, rock'n'roll!!!

"...And may you'll stay forever young..." (Thanks to Bob Dylan).

KissandTell wrote:

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"Man cannot live on bread alone but needs every word that God speaks" (Mt 4:4}.

Jesus says, "Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like wise men who built his home upon a rock" (Mt 7:24). Greetings of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI with the Youth- Krakow, Poland, May 27, 2006.