Following the interreligious gathering at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, Pope Benedict XVI gathered with members of the Jewish community to offer greeting on the occasion of Passover. (Passover will begin at sunset on Saturday, April 20.)
Pope Benedict greeted the representatives gathered, stopping to share brief conversations and take photographs.
The Holy Father [...]
Archive for April 17th, 2008
Pope Benedict Offers Passover Greetings
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Pope Benedict Meets with Interreligious Leaders
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Following his address to Catholic educators at the Catholic University of America, Pope Benedict XVI traveled by Popemobile to the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center.
At the Cultural Center, the Holy Father addressed over two hundred individuals representing five religions: Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. He was welcomed by Bishop Richard J. [...]
The Holy Father Addresses Catholic Educators
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Pope Benedict XVI addressed the presidents of Catholic colleges and universities as well as diocesan education officials this evening at the Catholic University of America (CUA). Upon arriving at the Edward J. Pryzbla University Center, he was greeted by Archbishop Donald Wuerl, the Archbishop of Washington, Bishop William E. Lori, Bishop of Bridgeport and [...]
Mass at Nationals Park
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This morning, Pope Benedict celebrated the Eucharistic Liturgy at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
The gates opened and people began to gather at 6:00 a.m. They were greeted by music representing the cultural diversity present in the Archdiocese of Washington. In addition, priests were available for those who wished to receive the Sacrament of Penance.
The procession [...]
Homily at Nationals Park
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The Holy Father’s homily as Nationals Park is now available online here. A fuller post on this liturgy will be posted when the Mass ends.
The Pope and the President
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At the conclusion of their private meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Pope Benedict XVI and President George W. Bush issued a joint statement.
The complete text of the statement follows:
President Bush, on behalf of all Americans, welcomed the Holy Father, wished him a happy birthday, and thanked him for the spiritual and [...]
