In a move that seeks to mirror the journey made by the Olympic Torch, the final event prior to the Roman Catholic's World Youth Day has begun. A 15-day journey into Sydney has begun, with a special Cross being processed through the country.
The event's spokesman, Rev Mark Podesta has said that, "World Youth Day is the largest youth event in the world" and that "It is very exciting that the event is almost upon us. The 15-day walk will create a similar atmosphere as the Olympic torch, when it was here in 2000."