Individual registrations for WYD 2008 open today

From the WYD '08 website:

From today, individuals from Australia and around the world can register to attend World Youth Day 2008 (WYD08) in Sydney.

Individual registrations open exactly one year before Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the Final Mass for an expected 500,000 people at Randwick Racecourse.

WYD08 organisers have already received indications of attendance from groups representing 137,000 people. Individuals are now able to register and purchase accommodation and meal packages for the six-day event from 15 - 20 July 2008.

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"These events will open to the public, but registered pilgrims will have priority seating wherever places are limited," WYD08 Chief Operating Officer Danny Casey said.

"So those who want to get the best view possible should complete their registrations early."

Registrations can be made through this website www.wyd2008.org