At the public Masses on April 17th and 20th, Pope Benedict XVI will bless the religious articles (rosaries, medals, crucifixes, etc.) that those attending the Mass have brought for his blessing.
The Holy Father will bless some additional objects as well. At Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., he will bless the new cornerstone and tabernacle [...]
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Objects to be Blessed
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Venue Profile: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
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On April 19, Pope Benedict will celebrate Mass with priests, deacons, and men and women in consecrated life at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York.
Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan (at Fifth Avenue and 50th Street), the construction of the Cathedral began in 1858 with the laying of the cornerstone. Though construction was [...]