We’re Catholic Central in Sydney today - World Youth Day kicked off last night with an opening mass for 100,000 pilgrims. The even was filled to capacity before the first homily was spoken. Thousands mor were turned away.

This world record mass for Sydney will stand for a few days - on Sunday 500,000 are expected for the Pope’s mass at Randwick in Sydney.

On the streets there’s a wonderful buzz. People are smiling and clapping and shouting hello. There are flag bearers from every nation. While traffic is chaos and normal city life has come to a halt it’s all for a good cause.

Enjoy Sydney, pilgrims! Just make sure you leave it as clean and beautiful as you found it!