Taiwan's foreign ministry enlisted the help of the Vatican this week to "correct" the name of Taiwan which is reportedly listed as a "province of China" on the World Youth Day website. According to Radio Taiwan International, Taiwan was listed as "Taiwan, Province of China" on the online registration link.
The Vatican replied that it was a mistake made by the Australian organiser, RTI says.
World Youth Day, which was initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1984, is a youth oriented Roman Catholic Church promotional event for young people.
Condoms for pilgrims
Meanwhile, the Sydney Morning Herald reports protesters will hand condoms to pilgrims en route to the papal Mass at Randwick racecourse for World Youth Day as part of a protest against the Pope's views on homosexuality, contraception and abortion.
NoToPope, a coalition of religious, atheist, gay and lesbian groups will hold a rally in Taylor Square from midday on Saturday, July 19. Protest organisers expect between 1,000 and 5,000 people.
"We're not planning to get into any trouble, we don't want to condemn Catholic youth for being Catholics. We want to condemn the Pope for being homophobic and 'anti-condom'", the organisers say.
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