Archive for April 16, 2008
Pope fever comes to CUA
Catholic University of America (CUA) is preparing for the visit of Pope Benedict with intense preparation, banner-making, and prayer vigils,... Read more
Origins of the Popemobile
The most recognizable vehicle in Washington, D.C. this week will most likely be the, “Popemobile”. The term is affectionately applied... Read more
President Bush welcomes Pope Benedict at White House
This morning Pope Benedict was officially welcomed to the United States by President Bush and 12,000 other guests at the... Read more
The Swiss Guards, protectors of the Pope
Visitors to the Holy See are often fascinated by the colorful uniforms worn by the Swiss Guards when serving the... Read more
Colombian archbishops says country needs to change and end conflict
During his recent visit to England and Wales, Archbishop Ruben Salazar of Barranquilla in Colombia said, “We cannot live in... Read more
Colombian seminarian to be in charge of Pope’s mitre and skullcap
Freddy Patino, a Colombian seminarian from the Archdiocese of New York, has been chosen to care for the Pope’s mitre... Read more
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President and Pope discuss wide range of topics, Middle East prominent
After a welcome ceremony filled with displays of Americana and good wishes, Pope Benedict and President Bush met in the... Read more
Pope receives birthday present of 1.7 million community service hours
This afternoon Catholic School students met with the Pope to personally deliver pledges of more than 1.7 million hours of... Read more
Pope calls on US Bishops to help remove barriers to encounter with God
Speaking to all 350 bishops of the United States in Washington D.C. this evening, Benedict XVI challenged the Church leaders... Read more
San Antonio archbishop: Latinos are future of US Catholic Church
Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio said this week the “future of the Church in the United States is the... Read more
Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha’s cause for sainthood going to Vatican
Monsignor Paul Lenz has informed CNA that on Thursday, he will submit the Cause for the Canonization of Blessed Kateri... Read more
Papal Q & A with US Bishops
The following is a summary of the question and answer session that Pope Benedict XVI held with the bishops of... Read more
White House dinner held honoring Pope Benedict
A White House dinner held this evening in honor of Pope Benedict XVI was attended by about 250 prominent guests,... Read more
Archbishop Chaput reacts to Pope's address
Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput reacted to the Pope’s address to the U.S. bishops by agreeing with the Pontiff’s emphases on... Read more
