The pontiff rode through the city's famous harbour, standing on the outdoor deck of a white ferry, as thousands of pilgrims waited to catch a glimpse of the pontiff.
The Pope's 'boat-a-cade', a flotilla of 13 vessels, sailed past Sydney's Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
After delivering a speech at the Sydney harbour, the pontiff rode on his 'popemobile' through the city's streets, as enthusiastic spectators cheered him on.
Image: Young pilgrims wait for a glimpse of Pope Benedict XVI at the Sydney harbour.
Photographs: Greg Wood/AFP/Getty Images
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