Pope celebrates first public Mass of US trip in Washington

By ERIC GORSKI, AP Religion Writer
WASHINGTON - Pope Benedict XVI praised America as a land of opportunity and hope Thursday as he celebrated the first public Mass of his U.S. pilgrimage, but he lamented that the nation’s promise fell short for blacks and Indians. Hope for the future, he said, “is very much a part [...]

Catholics approve of Pope Benedict, but don’t attend Mass

New poll examines prevalence of observant Catholics
Washington DC, Apr 17, 2008 / 06:41 am (CNA).- A new poll reports that more than eight out of ten adult Catholics in the United States are satisfied with the leadership of Pope Benedict XVI. Of these same Catholics, the poll reports, about 23 percent attend Mass weekly, while [...]

FSSP XXth Anniversary Pilgrimage

On October 18, 2008 the Fraternity will celebrate in Rome the twentieth anniversary of its canonical erection.  All the members and faithful are cordially invited to partake in this anniversary, either through prayer or if possible by attending, according to their pastoral and academic availability. 
Several groups have already formed in various countries. Further additions and [...]

Papal Itinerary: Thursday, April 17, 2008

Thursday, April 17, 2008 

10:00 a.m. - The pope will offer Mass at the new Nationals Park in Washington.
5 p.m. - Pope Benedict XVI will give an address on the importance of Catholic education on the campus of The Catholic University of America.
6:30 p.m. - Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews and representatives of other religions will meet [...]

Pope Benedict XVI’s speech at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

April 16, 2008 - By Benedict XVI
Dear Brother Bishops,
It gives me great joy to greet you today, at the start of my visit to this country, and I thank Cardinal George for the gracious words he has addressed to me on your behalf. I want to thank all of you, especially the Officers of the [...]

Response to Questions Posed by the U.S. Bishops

1. The Holy Father is asked to give his assessment of the challenge of increasing secularism in public life and relativism in intellectual life, and his advice on how to confront these challenges pastorally and evangelize more effectively.
I touched upon this theme briefly in my address. It strikes me as significant that here in America, [...]