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IMAGES of the Pope and the Australian outback are being projected on Sydney`s famous Harbour Bridge in celebration of World Youth Day (WYD).

The light show, made up of 20 images beamed onto the bridge`s southern pylon, was switched on at dusk today by New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma.

The images include words welcoming Catholic pilgrims to Sydney, depictions of Pope Benedict XVI waving, and a kangaroo on a sun-drenched white beach.

The light show will play every night from 5.15pm (AEST) until midnight throughout the week-long Catholic event.

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"We are continuing Sydney`s great tradition of incorporating the Harbour Bridge into our community`s celebrations," Mr Iemma said.

"Whether it is New Year`s Eve, the Olympic Games or another significant event, the bridge is a focal point for our festivities.

"World Youth Day is the second biggest event in the world this year, and the Harbour Bridge is a Sydney icon, so it`s important it is part of this week`s historic celebrations."

Mr Iemma said meeting the Pope on his arrival had been a "humbling experience" that would live with him for the rest of his life.

He said WYD events went well on the first day after the Pope`s arrival and hoped that would continue.

Mr Iemma was joined by government WYD spokeswoman Kristina Keneally and WYD coordinator Bishop Anthony Fisher at the Opera House - the best vantage point for the show - when he flicked the switch this evening.

Ms Keneally said an event on the scale of WYD would reinforce Sydney`s reputation as a leading destination for international events.

"World Youth Day will deliver tremendous social and economic benefits for NSW, many to be felt long after the Pope has returned to Rome," she said.

 

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