Thousands of young pilgrims greet the Pope

After years of planning, countless hours of travel and more than 11 hours waiting crushed in a crowd, thousands of young pilgrims got their reward - seeing the Pope.

“I’m shaking! It was so emotional,” said Susie Jankowiak, 19, making her way back from the barrier that separated her from Pope Benedict XVI yesterday as he greeted and then blessed the throngs of pilgrims outside of Cologne Cathedral for World Youth Day.