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Joint Vatican-US Statement on Pope

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Here is the final statement released jointly by the Vatican and the United States, after Benedict XVI and President George Bush met today at the White House.
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His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and President George W. Bush met today in the Oval Office of the White House.
President Bush, on behalf of all Americans, welcomed […]

Apr

16

Benedict XVI’s Address to US Bishops

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Here is the text of the address Benedict XVI gave today to the bishops of the United States at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. At the end he answers three questions posed to him by the prelates.
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Dear Brother Bishops,
It gives me great joy to greet you today, at […]

Apr

16

Religion Not Just a Private Affair, Affirms Pontiff

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Encourages Prelates to Remove Obstacles to Encounter With God
Benedict XVI says that any tendency to treat religion as a private matter should be resisted, and that faith should permeate every aspect of life.
The Pope affirmed this today in an address to the bishops of the United States at the Basilica of the National Shrine of […]

Apr

16

Bush’s Welcome to Benedict XVI

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Here is the address U.S. President George Bush gave today upon welcoming Benedict XVI to the White House.
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Holy Father, Laura and I are privileged to have you here at the White House. We welcome you with the ancient words commended by Saint Augustine: “Pax Tecum.” Peace be with you.
You’ve chosen to visit America […]

Apr

16

Pontiff’s Address at White House

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Here is the address Benedict XVI gave today at the welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, on the first full day of his apostolic trip to the United States.
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Mr. President,
Thank you for your gracious words of welcome on behalf of the people of the United States of America. I […]

Apr

16

Meeting with U.S. President, Vespers with Bishops

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  This morning the Pope, who celebrates his 81st birthday today, celebrated a private Mass in the chapel of the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C.
  At 10.10 a.m. local time (4.10 p.m. in Rome) Benedict XVI will travel by car to the White House for the welcome ceremony, during which he is scheduled to deliver […]

Apr

16

Pope: Good Priests More Important Than Many Priests

April 16, 2008 | 1 Comment

Benedict XVI says that it is hard for him to understand how sexually abusive priests could have so betrayed their mission, and promised that the Church will do everything possible to ensure that such a situation never happens again.
The Pope affirmed this today on the Alitalia Boeing 777, “Shepherd One,” that carried him to the […]