The interreligious gathering with Pope Benedict XVI on April 17, 2008, was entitled “Peace Our Hope” in parallel with the overall title of the Papal Visit to the United States: “Christ Our Hope”. The coincidence between the words “Peace” and “Christ” should not be seen as accidental: the Holy Father’s words reminded all [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Peace, Our Hope
Posted in General on April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pope Benedict’s Visit and the Family
Posted in General on April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What a graced time for the Catholic Church and, indeed, all Americans, to have Pope Benedict XVI with us during the Easter season! His message of turning to Christ our hope is simple and yet so profound. In his comments at Vespers with the U.S. Bishops, the Holy Father said “People need to [...]
Celebrating Our Place at the Table with Pope Benedict
Posted in General on April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The recent visit to Washington, DC and New York by the Holy Father was a wonderful experience of our Catholic family coming together to celebrate all that it means to be Catholic. For children and adults with disabilities, it was an especially rich time to feel a part of the family. The [...]
Pope Benedict XVI on the Sexual Abuse of Children
Posted in General on April 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As a National Review Board member, I was delighted with both the tone and content of Pope Benedict’s remarks on the sexual abuse crisis.
First of all, there was the expression of shame, first made on the flight to America and repeated several times. We are deeply ashamed, he said, of this gravely immoral [...]
Pro-Life Themes in Pope Benedict XVI’s Visit
Posted in General on April 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In several talks and homilies during his recent pastoral visit to the United States, Pope Benedict related the theme “Christ, Our Hope” to the defense and promotion of human life.
At St. Patrick’s Cathedral, for example, Benedict emphasized that the Church and all its members are “called to proclaim the gift of life, to serve life, [...]
Reflections on the Papal Visit
Posted in General on April 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
At every venue where I experienced Pope Benedict’s presence in New York, the spirit was electric. From the exuberance of the 57,000 faithful at Yankee Stadium to the quieter, but just as enthusiastic, response of clergy, religious and laity at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the atmosphere was filled with joy.
In Yankee Stadium, I joined hundreds of [...]
The Papal Visit’s Impact on Evangelization and Catechesis
Posted in General on April 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Several commentators should be filing a “missing-persons” report right about now. The Benedict they were anticipating never showed up. Not one finger was wagged. Not one enforcement was enacted. Not one growl was heard.
Just broad smiles, repeated thanks, wide embraces, and deep affection. Some critics thought they knew Cardinal Ratzinger. And so now they [...]
Papal Visit of Pope Benedict XVI and the Impact on Vocations
Posted in General on April 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The recent visit of Pope Benedict XVI offers many opportunities for renewal for the Church in the United States. With regards to young people discerning their place in the Church and their role for the future, the Pope’s visit could very well be a defining moment for some who may be contemplating ordained ministry [...]
Reliving the Papal Visit
Posted in General on April 21, 2008 | 3 Comments »
If you missed an event or if you just want to relive your favorite moments, video of the papal visit events is archived here.
Streaming video and video on demand of the 2008 Apostolic Journey of Pope Benedict XVI is made possible by a grant from the Catholic Communication Campaign. The Catholic Communication Campaign [...]
Pope Benedict XVI Departs from the United States
Posted in General on April 20, 2008 | 14 Comments »
Pope Benedict XVI concluded his apostolic journey to the United States this evening, departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport aboard Shepherd One at approximately 8:45 p.m. (EDT).
Pope Benedict arrived at the airport by helicopter. More than three thousand people were in attendance to bid farewell to the Holy Father. While waiting for [...]
