The Holy Father 

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 Pope Benedict XVI

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 Papacy and Pope
 Benedict XVI

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 Father
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-Fun Facts About Pope
 Benedict XVI

"With great joy we anticipate the first apostolic visit of his Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, to the United States of America, April 15-20, 2008. We pledge our prayers in preparation for this historic journey, that hearts may be opened to God's love and fidelity by our Holy Father's pilgrimage."

-Francis Cardinal George
President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

The Holy Father's Speeches and Addresses from His Visit to the U.S.

 

            

April 16th

April 19th

White House Address

Homily at St. Patrick's Cathedral

President Bush's Welcome

Address to Seminarians

Address to Bishops

Address to the Disabled

 

 

 

April 17th

April 20th

Homily at Nationals Park

Prayer at Ground Zero

Address to Catholic Educators

Homily at Yankee Stadium

Address to Interreligious Leaders

Dick Cheney: Farewell Address

Farewell Address

April 18th

 

 

Address to United Nations

Pope Benedict Visits D.C.

Address at Ecumenical Service

by Mark Giszczak

Greeting to Jewish Leaders

 

 

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