The visit to the tomb of Blessed Mary MacKillop, the Stations of the Cross through the streets of Sydney, the meeting with the young at Darlinghurst ,” a sign that Christ can relieve us of the most difficult situations”, and that with ecumenical and interreligious leaders were recalled by Benedict XVI together with the meetings at Barangaroo and Southern Cross, "the culminating points" of his visit. "Those experiences of prayer, our joyful celebration of the Eucharist said the Pope were an eloquent witness of the life-giving work of the Holy Spirit, present and active in the heart of our young people. World Youth Day showed us that the Church can rejoice in today’s youth and be full of hope for the world of the future". "Dear friends concluded the Holy Father in taking my farewell of Sydney, I ask God to turn his loving gaze on this city, on this country and on its inhabitants. I pray that many of them may be inspired by the example of compassion and service of Blessed Mary MacKillop".
