The Pope will meet with 40 leaders of other faiths and Christian churches during his visit to Sydney for World Youth Day.
Pope Benedict will hold a meeting with the leaders or representatives of the Anglican, Orthodox, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Eastern Rite churches.
The announcement has been made today in the presence of representatives of the Jewish and Muslim faiths, as well as the Uniting Church.
A series of ecumenical and inter-faith events will also be held during the youth festival from July 15 to 20.
