Today is Pope Benedict’s 81st birthday. Please remember him in your prayers in a special way today. Ad multos annos!* *A traditional birthday greeting, translated loosely as “May you live many more years!”
Archive for April 15th, 2008
Happy Birthday, Pope Benedict!
Posted in General on April 15, 2008 | 13 Comments »
The Holy Father Arrives!
Posted in Christ Our Hope, Events, General on April 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Shepherd One, the Holy Father’s plane, landed at Andrews Air Force Base in suburban Maryland shortly before 4:00 p.m. EDT today (April 15). The cockpit of the plane was decorated with U.S. and papal flags waving in a strong breeze. The Holy Father disembarked with a huge smile and waves about ten minutes after the [...]
The Papal Coat of Arms
Posted in General on April 15, 2008 |
For at least 800 years, each pope has had a personal coat of arms. Pope Benedict XVI’s coat of arms was created by Archbishop Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo. It includes many symbols that speak of his understanding of his ministry as Pope, including a miter and a pallium. The miter has three gold stripes [...]
Participant Profile: Americans in the Papal Delegation
Posted in General on April 15, 2008 |
The Holy Father’s delegation on his trip to the United States is scheduled to include five Americans who currently work in the Vatican. Cardinal Wiliam J. Levada is Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He was named to this post by Pope Benedict XVI in May 2005. He was named a [...]
If You Are Attending an Event
Posted in Christ Our Hope, Events, General on April 15, 2008 |
If you are attending one of the papal visit events, here are some things to keep in mind: Read any instructions received with your ticket very carefully and follow them exactly. Make sure you have government-issued photo identification with you. Allow extra time to get from place to place and bring plenty of patience. If [...]
