Apr

17

Future Jerusalem Patriarch Implores More Aid

April 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The future Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, is urging a greater solidarity with the Christians of the Holy Land, whose communities are dwindling due to emigration.
The archbishop, in Augsburg for a congress organized by Aid to the Church in Need last weekend, said the Christians “have been forgotten by the political leaders. Fifty […]

Apr

17

Benedict XVI Celebrates Holy Spirit Mass in US Capital

April 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

By Carrie Gress
The streams of people pouring into the glistening new Nationals stadium today weren’t the usual baseball-loving crowds. Many sported T-shirts saying “I love the Pope” or hats with “I love Jesus” printed on them.
A closer look showed hundreds of priests hearing confessions in makeshift confessionals or chairs in corners or crannies. There was […]

Apr

17

Papal Address to Interreligious Leaders

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Here is the address Benedict XVI gave today to an interreligious meeting at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center. The theme of the meeting was “Peace Our Hope.”
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My dear friends,
I am pleased to have this occasion to meet with you today. I thank Bishop Sklba for his words of welcome, and I […]

Apr

17

Benedict XVI’s Address to Catholic Educators

April 17, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here is the address Benedict XVI gave today to a meeting of more than 400 Catholic educators at the Catholic University of America.* * *
Your Eminences,
Dear Brother Bishops,
Distinguished Professors, Teachers and Educators,
“How beautiful are the footsteps of those who bring good news” (Rom 10:15-17). With these words of Isaiah quoted by Saint Paul, I warmly […]

Apr

17

Pope Says World, at Crossroads, Needs Hope

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45,000 Gather to Hear Benedict XVI in Nationals Stadium
Benedict XVI says the world is at a crossroads between great promise for the future and the breakdown of the foundations of society, and Christians are called to give witness of their hope in this context.
The Pope affirmed this today to a crowd of 45,000 gathered in […]

Apr

17

Pope’s Homily at Nationals Stadium

April 17, 2008 | 3 Comments

Here is the homily Benedict XVI gave today during Mass at Washington Nationals stadium.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“Peace be with you!” (Jn 20:19). With these, the first words of the Risen Lord to his disciples, I greet all of you in the joy of this Easter season. Before all else, I thank […]

Apr

17

Benedict XVI Meets With Sexual Abuse Victims

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Benedict XVI prayed with and listened to a small group of persons who were sexually abused by members of the clergy.
Today’s meeting, which was not listed on the official itinerary of the Pope’s visit, took place at the Apostolic Nunciature in the nation’s capital.
A communiqué from the Vatican reported that the archbishop of Boston, Cardinal […]

Apr

17

Mass, Meetings with Academic World and Other Religions

April 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

  This morning, Benedict XVI is scheduled to celebrate Mass at 10 a.m. local time (4 p.m. in Rome) at the Nationals Park Stadium of Washington D.C., which has capacity for 45,000 spectators and is the most modern baseball stadium in the United States.
  At 5 p.m. (11 p.m. in Rome) the Pope is due […]