July 25, 2002, Day 4
Group after Opening Ceremony with the Pope
Travel Log
Today we started the day once again with Catechesis
and Mass with other World Youth Day pilgrims at a small Catholic church called SS.
Salvador Do Mundo. The Archbishop of Ghana, Africa presided - Bishop Turkson.
After that we went to the Exhibition Place where we spent the rest of our day and attended
the Opening Ceremony for World Youth Day. We had the opportunity to see Pope John
Paul II up close as he proceeded through the 300,000 plus pilgrims. It was a very
memorable day - one we will not forget.
Diary from Megan
Hello Everyone!!!(mom, dad, allie, sean, jo, ben, bre,
KATHLEEN) It is absolutely amazing here. There are so many different cultures all in one
place, and we're all connected through our faith. I think the most friendly out of all the
people are the Italians-they are so cool!! So, today we got up really early….well not
really that early it just seems like it…and we had the best breakfast it was so
good…but at the same time not at all..and went to catechesis and mass. An archbishop
from Ghana was the presider…he was really good. Then we went and waited for the Pope
to come….oh my gosh…it was amazing…we got there three hours early and we
were right up against the gate. So when the Pope went through in his mobile I was about
FIVE FEET away from him! It was amazing….Oh and Bianca and I met so many people from
different countries…Australia, Switzerland, Italy, and German!!! We actually talked
to a guy from Germany on the way home last night for like 15 min….it was awesome!
Well I miss you all…hope all is well! Love, Megan
Diary from Bianca
Today is the 25th of July. It has been a very moving day for
me. My most treasured part of the day was seeing the Pope. He was literally about 4 feet
away from us. He looked so kind and holy and just looking at his beautiful face filled me
with complete hope and joy. What a unique and incredible experience! It was amazing to see
so many people from over 100 countries all shouting and smiling and crying as he slowly
made his way down the road in his "Pope-mobile." It is a wonderful feeling to
know that there are such a large number of people who share my same beliefs and my
commitment to faith. I feel truly privileged to have been able to partake in this
life-changing event. Love, Bianca
More Pictures (added 8/12/02)
Archbishop
Turkson Speaking
Archbishop Turkson
Group after Pope Passed
Pope Talking on TV
Heading Home at the End of the Day
Walking Back to the Bus
Pope Passing By
Pope Driving Through the Crowd
Pope
Pope in the Popemobile
Pope Passing By
Pope Passing By (2)
Pope (2)
More Pictures
Group Leaving
Exhibition Place
Megan and Grace
Andy Ryan Pat Jaime
Pope on Stage
Pope Stage (2)
Pope on Big Screen TV
Pope on Big Screen TV (2)
Waiting for Pope's Arrival
Group Playing UNO
Waiting for Pope
Ryan Playing Guitar
Pope Arrives by Helicopter
Pope Arrives by Helicopter (2)
Police Taking Pictures for People Waiting
Archbishop Turkson at Catechesis
Archbishop Speaking to Group
Group after Pope Drove By
Matt H Jamming (With Lebanon and Egypt)
Matt H Jamming (2)
St. Therese of Lisiuex
Ryan missing home
Video Clip of Pope
Driving Threw Crowd (520kB)
Video Clip of Pope of Big TV (432kB)
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