Pope Benedict's 2008 Apostolic Journey to the United States
Find the schedule of Pope Benedict XVI's 2008 visit to the United States, as well as coverage of each event of his visit and related documents. From Washington, D.C., to the United Nations and Yankee Stadium, follow the Holy Father on his first visit to the United States.
Pope Benedict XVI Visits Ground Zero
On Sunday, April 20, 2008, the final day of his first apostolic journey to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI visited the site of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. There at Ground Zero, he offered a silent prayer and lit a candle, before offering a public prayer remembering all of those who died at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsyl…
On Sunday, April 20, 2008, the final day of his first apostolic journey to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI visited the site of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. There at Ground Zero, he offered a silent prayer and lit a candle, before offering a public prayer remembering all of those who died at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsyl…
Pope Benedict XVI Celebrates Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral
The Holy Father's schedule on Saturday, April 19, the third anniversary of his election as Pope, will begin with a Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. The Mass will not be open to the public; it will be celebrated for priests and male and female religious. Pope Benedict is expected to deliver a homily on the need for Catholic men and women to dedicate themselves to Christ through th…
The Holy Father's schedule on Saturday, April 19, the third anniversary of his election as Pope, will begin with a Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. The Mass will not be open to the public; it will be celebrated for priests and male and female religious. Pope Benedict is expected to deliver a homily on the need for Catholic men and women to dedicate themselves to Christ through th…
Pope Benedict XVI Holds Ecumenical Encounter
On Friday evening, April 18, the Holy Father will take part in an ecumenical meeting with leaders of other Christian denominations at the Church of St. Joseph in New York City. The prayer service will include a reading from Ephesians 4, in which Saint Paul urges the Church at Ephesus to strive "to preserve the unity of the Spirit," reminding them that there is "one Lord, one faith, one baptism; o…
On Friday evening, April 18, the Holy Father will take part in an ecumenical meeting with leaders of other Christian denominations at the Church of St. Joseph in New York City. The prayer service will include a reading from Ephesians 4, in which Saint Paul urges the Church at Ephesus to strive "to preserve the unity of the Spirit," reminding them that there is "one Lord, one faith, one baptism; o…
Pope Benedict XVI Addresses the General Assembly of the United Nations
Pope Benedict XVI's itinerary for April 18, 2008, begins with an address to the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City. Following in the footsteps of his predecessor and namesake, Pope Benedict XV, who appealed for peace in the midst of World War II, the Holy Father is expected to call for greater international cooperation to end violence and war, particularly in the Middle East.…
Pope Benedict XVI's itinerary for April 18, 2008, begins with an address to the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City. Following in the footsteps of his predecessor and namesake, Pope Benedict XV, who appealed for peace in the midst of World War II, the Holy Father is expected to call for greater international cooperation to end violence and war, particularly in the Middle East.…
Schedule of Pope Benedict's 2008 Visit to the United States
Schedule of all of the significant events of Pope Benedict XVI's apostolic journey to the United States, April 15-20, 2008. Includes links to descriptions of each event and summaries of the Holy Father's remarks at each.
Schedule of all of the significant events of Pope Benedict XVI's apostolic journey to the United States, April 15-20, 2008. Includes links to descriptions of each event and summaries of the Holy Father's remarks at each.
Photos of Pope Benedict's 2008 Visit to the United States
A gallery of images from Pope Benedict XVI's April 2008 apostolic journey to the United States. Relive the stops along his tour, and follow the Holy Father as he visits Washington, D.C., and New York City.
A gallery of images from Pope Benedict XVI's April 2008 apostolic journey to the United States. Relive the stops along his tour, and follow the Holy Father as he visits Washington, D.C., and New York City.
Pope Benedict XVI
The 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI was elected on April 19, 2005. Find out more about the life and pontificate of Joseph Ratzinger, the man who became Pope Benedict XVI.
The 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI was elected on April 19, 2005. Find out more about the life and pontificate of Joseph Ratzinger, the man who became Pope Benedict XVI.
White House Welcoming Ceremony for Pope Benedict
On April 16, 2008, the first full day of his first visit to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI will welcomed to the United States by President George W. Bush. The welcoming ceremony will take place on the South Lawn of the White House.
On April 16, 2008, the first full day of his first visit to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI will welcomed to the United States by President George W. Bush. The welcoming ceremony will take place on the South Lawn of the White House.
Celebration of Vespers and Meeting With Bishops
On the evening of April 16, 2008, at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, on the campus of The Catholic University of America in northeast Washington, D.C., Pope Benedict will celebrate vespers and meet with the bishops of the United States.
On the evening of April 16, 2008, at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, on the campus of The Catholic University of America in northeast Washington, D.C., Pope Benedict will celebrate vespers and meet with the bishops of the United States.
Pope Benedict's Mass in Washington, D.C.
Pope Benedict's itinerary for April 17, 2008, will begin with a public Mass in Washington, D.C.'s new 41,000-seat baseball stadium, Nationals Park.
Pope Benedict's itinerary for April 17, 2008, will begin with a public Mass in Washington, D.C.'s new 41,000-seat baseball stadium, Nationals Park.
Pope Benedict Meets With Representatives of Catholic Universities
On the evening of April 17, 2008, Pope Benedict will meet with the heads of more than 200 American Catholic colleges and universities at The Catholic University of America in northeast Washington, D.C. He will deliver a public address on the role of Catholic education.
On the evening of April 17, 2008, Pope Benedict will meet with the heads of more than 200 American Catholic colleges and universities at The Catholic University of America in northeast Washington, D.C. He will deliver a public address on the role of Catholic education.
Pope Benedict Meets With Representatives of Other Religions
On the evening of April 17, 2008, Pope Benedict will hold a meeting with Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, Jews, and representatives of other religions at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, located across the street from the main campus of The Catholic University of America in northeast Washington, D.C.
On the evening of April 17, 2008, Pope Benedict will hold a meeting with Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, Jews, and representatives of other religions at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, located across the street from the main campus of The Catholic University of America in northeast Washington, D.C.
Missal for the Apostolic Journey (PDF)
This PDF document, prepared by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, provides the text for the public Masses that Pope Benedict will celebrate while visiting the United States, as well as for some of the ceremonies he will attend, including his visit to Ground Zero in New York.
This PDF document, prepared by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, provides the text for the public Masses that Pope Benedict will celebrate while visiting the United States, as well as for some of the ceremonies he will attend, including his visit to Ground Zero in New York.