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 the [...]
Archive for April 20th, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI Departs from the United States
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Mass at Yankee Stadium
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Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the Eucharistic Liturgy in Yankee Stadium this afternoon. Approximately 57,000 people attended the liturgy. The Mass was preceded by a two- hour Concert of Hope, featuring Harry Connick, Jr., Jose Feliciano, Stephanie Mills, Dana, Linera, Ronan Tynan, Marcello Giordani, and area choirs. The Mass was that for the Fifth Week of [...]
Pope Benedict XVI Visits Ground Zero
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This morning, Pope Benedict XVI visited Ground Zero, the site of the World Trade Center, destroyed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Holy Father approached the site in the Popemobile and went to the base of the site on foot, accompanied by Cardinal Edward Egan, Archbishop of New York. Guests included the Mayor [...]
