JPII: "Yesterday, Today and Always"

(02 Apr 09 - RV) Today April 2nd marks the 4th anniversary of the death of John Paul II.


Since early morning pilgrims have been flocking to St Peter’s Basilica where Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate mass in suffrage of his predecessor.


Last week the Holy Father appealed to young people in particular to join him in today’s celebration, reflecting John Paul II’s deep love for the world’s youth, and they have come in their hundreds.


Bishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney Australia was the chief organiser of last years International World Youth Day.  He spoke to us about John Paul II’s legacy: