Ahead of the Pope's first public appearance, he was welcomed by Rudd.
In his welcome address, Rudd said, "You are the voice of hope at a time ... when hope is most needed."
Rudd, a committed Christian who attends Anglican services, told the Pope that he was welcomed by Australians of all faiths 'as an apostle of peace'.
Image: Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd attends Pope Benedict's address at the Papal Welcome Ceremony at Barangaroo at Sydney Harbour.
Photographs: Kristian Dowling/Getty Images
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