Wow Record Breaking Over 15,000 in Joyful “Walk with Christ” Corpus Christi Procession in Australia with Hopes of Hosting a Eucharistic Congress - VIDEO

Over 15,000 participants in Corpus Christi procession “Walk with Jesus” in Sydney, Australia.
Australia has applied to host the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028 (See Video below)
 More than 15,000 participants came together for the Corpus Christi procession in Sydney, Australia. The event was entitled "Walk with Christ" was led by Syndey's Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP who greeted crowds with joy. At the large public procession he spoke about Australia's aspirations to host the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028. The participants "have helped prepare this city and this country for the event that we fervently hope Pope Francis will grant us in 2028". Such a "public testimony of faith certainly lends credibility to our offer." "In Sydney, momentum is developing for a revitalized Eucharistic culture." 

Sydney Centre for Evangelisation Director Daniel Ang explained: "Such processions are a leaven in our largely disillusioned world. They remind us that people come to and deepen their faith through diverse, overlapping experiences and influences, including the holidays." They are "truly treading the ground of faith together with others, rather than just speculating or observing from afar."

“Momentum is building for an enlivened Eucharistic culture in Sydney. The faithful have always been present, they have just been longing for an outlet to proudly declare their love of Christ,” Bishop Umbers said.

As thousands arrived on a cold and windy Sunday afternoon in Martin Place, their hearts were soon warmed during the pre-procession festivities with music and parishes connecting in fraternity before an introduction from St Mary’s Cathedral priest Fr Roberto Keryakos.

“Our Catholic faith is more beautiful than the world. Jesus Christ more beautiful than anyone else, and he calls you and I to be holy,” Fr Roberto told the crowds.

“Invite our Lord into those places that needs his presence. Don’t be afraid. If it’s been a while, come back home, if it’s been a while, run back to God.”

This was reported by "CathNews", a website of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference and Catholic Weekly