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World Youth Day: A complete coverage

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World Youth Day: A complete coverage

Pope Benedict XVI is in Australia as part of the World Youth Day meeting, which has raised lot of heat and dust.

The supporters say it would inculcate the much-needed spirituality among the youth. Whereas detractors say it is a waste of money and would cause inconvenience to Sydney residents.

Those opposed to Catholic church's professed stand vis a vis use of condoms and abortion are planning protests.

The Government, eager to avoid trouble during Pontiff's visit, has even passed a law banning protests annoying Catholics.

We bring you a complete coverage of the event:

Australia lauded for apology to Aborigines

Natural resources being squandered: Pope

Grieving father to face Pell at World Youth Day 

Bishop puts foot in it 

Did the Pope get cat for company? 

Court strikes down law against annoying participants 

And the clock struck ... G'Day 

What does the pope do on his day off?

'Help save the world' 

Australia trip is a test for Pope's stamina 

Pope will apologise 

Giving pilgrims water? That's annoying

Cardinal reopens abuse investigation ahead of Pope's visit 

World Youth Day: Doubts raised over economic benefits 

Festival will bring gifts from God, say pilgrims 

Catholic day a 'scandal' 

Papal pilgrim prays for poise 

Libertarians criticize law to ban protests during Pope's Australia visit 

Protesters mock ban on annoying the faithful 

Heavens! Pope ticket sales need help 

Sydney condom protest against Pope

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    A Bear enjoys the snow as snow and ice sculptures are installed to create a winter wonderland at Melbourne Zoo on July 1, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. The snow has been brought in from Mount Buller in a promotion for the Victorian ski resort.

    Lucas Dawson, Getty Images

    A Snow Leopard enjoys the snow as snow and ice sculptures are installed to create a winter wonderland at Melbourne Zoo on July 1, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. The snow has been brought in from Mount Buller in a promotion for the Victorian ski resort.

    Lucas Dawson, Getty Images

    A Snow Leopard enjoys the snow as snow and ice sculptures are installed to create a winter wonderland at Melbourne Zoo on July 1, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. The snow has been brought in from Mount Buller in a promotion for the Victorian ski resort.

    Lucas Dawson, Getty Images

    A Bear enjoys the snow as snow and ice sculptures are installed to create a winter wonderland at Melbourne Zoo on July 1, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. The snow has been brought in from Mount Buller in a promotion for the Victorian ski resort.

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