Papal visit results in big jump in positive view of Benedict and Church, poll shows

One third now more likely to vote and be more active in community and church
(NEW HAVEN, CT) - A poll taken immediately following the conclusion of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States shows that it had a powerful impact on public attitudes toward the pope, the church, and a willingness to live their [...]

POPE BENEDICT’S TRIUMPH

by Raymond Arroyo
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Before the Pope arrived I wrote a long preview piece that concluded this way:
“A number of Vatican officials have told me that the Pope will assiduously avoid politics throughout his American pilgrimage and focus instead on inspiring the faithful to reform their lives and society at large. It could be [...]

Pope praises Fr. McGivney as an “exemplary American priest”

Homily at St. Patrick’s Cathedral cites his “vision and zeal”
(NEW YORK, NY) - During his homily at this morning’s Mass for Clergy and Religious at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Pope Benedict XVI made special mention of
“the remarkable accomplishment of that exemplary American priest, the Venerable Michael McGivney, whose vision and zeal led to the establishment of [...]

Pope Benedict XVI turns to global audience

Pope Benedict XVI is greeted by members of the Catholic clergy, including Cardinal Edward Egan, archbishop of New York, third from right, as he arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Friday, April 18, 2008. The other clergy members are unidentified.
UNITED NATIONS - Pope Benedict XVI told diplomats at the United Nations [...]

Sermon of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

Washington Nationals Stadium
Thursday, 17 April 2008
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 God for the blessing of being in your midst. I [...]

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 White House

April 16, 2008 - By Benedict XVI
Mr. President,
Thank you for your gracious words of welcome on behalf of the people of the United States of America. I deeply appreciate your invitation to visit this great country. My visit coincides with an important moment in the life of the Catholic community in America: the celebration of [...]

Papal Itinerary: Wednesday, April 16

Wednesday, April 16 (Washington, D.C.)
• Morning Mass in private in the chapel of the nunciature (no time given).
• 10:10 a.m. Transfer by car to the White House.
• 10:30 a.m. Welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. Speech by pope, followed by a courtesy visit with the president in the Oval Office.
• Noon. [...]