Sunday, April 20, 2008

Departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport

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What's Happening Today : Sunday, April 20 8-8:30 p.m. - Departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport NOTE: This post will be upd...

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Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd after celebrating Mass at the Yankee Stadium in New York, April 20, 2008. (Reuters)

Pope Benedict XVI's Mass at Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY)

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What's Happening Today : Sunday, April 20 2:30 p.m. - Mass at Yankee Stadium NOTE: This post will be updated as more information becomes...

"No hard line" on giving communion to pro-choice pols? - Think again.

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John Allen Jr. asserts that "no hard line from pope on communion for pro-choice pols" ( National Catholic Reporter 's NCRcafe...

Amy Welborn on Benedict's attachment to "tradition" & Vatican II

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Et Cum Spiritu Tuo , by Amy Welborn ("A Papal Discussion") - Amy Welborn gives the New York Times a brief lesson on Benedict'...

"Agent of God" helps a boy meet Benedict

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'Agent' of God helps boy meet Benedict April 20, 2008, by Christina Boyle. New York Daily News : When Beverly Ruiz and her wheelcha...

Pope Benedict XVI's visit to "Ground Zero" (World Trade Center)

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What's Happening Today : Sunday, April 20 9:30 a.m. - Visit to Ground Zero - Site of the Former World Trade Center NOTE: This post will ...

217 miles, 7 hour wait -- for a glimpse of the Pope

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To Look, Perchance to Glimpse (on Tiptoe) , by Manny Fernandez. New York Times April 20, 2008: Ely Rivera drove 217 miles and waited nearly...

Awaiting The Pope

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People watch the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI for a prayer service with family members of some of those who were killed on 9/11 at Ground Ze...

"The Spires of St. Patrick's"

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The spires of St. Patrick's Cathedral are dwarfed by the skyscrapers of the Manhattan skyline, yet in the heart of this busy metropolis...
Saturday, April 19, 2008

"No free thought without Truth"

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Alenjandro Bermudez ties Pope Benedict's message to Catholic youth with his earlier address to U.S. Catholic educators : Some of my fell...

St. Blog's Parish Roundup on the Papal Visit

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This is a nice birthday present: learning that Pope Benedict XVI is a devout believer in Jesus Christ . The news is provided by The Baltimo...

Elementary school kids show up CUA Students how it's done

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Catholic Students Seek Papal Connection , y Daniela Deane and William Wan Washington Post April 18, 2008: As Pope Benedict delivered a mes...

Bill Maher APOLOGIZES for calling Pope Benedict a Nazi

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Will wonders never cease? -- Bill Maher apologizes for calling Pope Benedict a Nazi Catholic News Agency April 19, 2008: New York, Apr 19, ...

Pope Benedict XVI met with Avery Cardinal Dulles!

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According to Commmonweal magazine : Vatican spokesman confirmed reports that Benedict will meet with Cardinal Avery Dulles this afternoon b...

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Pope Benedict XVI waves before leaving St. Joseph's Seminary after a meeting with youth in Yonkers, New York April 19, 2008. (Reuters)

Kelly Clarkson sings "Ave Maria" for Pope Benedict XVI

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Rally with Seminarians and Youth at St. Joseph's Seminary

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What's Happening Today : Saturday, April 19 (3rd Anniversary of Pope Benedict's Pontificate) 5-6:30 p.m. - Rally with Seminarians an...

Blessing for Youth with Disabilities at St. Joseph's Seminary

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What's Happening Today : Saturday, April 19 (3rd Anniversary of Pope Benedict's Pontificate) 4:30 p.m. - Blessing of Youth with Disa...

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Pope Benedict XVI prays at the altar dedicated to Saint Louis IX behind the main altar, before the Blessed Sacrament at Saint Patrick's ...

Mass for Clergy & Religious at Saint Patrick's Cathedral

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What's Happening Today : Saturday, April 19 (3rd Anniversary of Pope Benedict's Pontificate) 9-11:15 a.m. - Mass for Clergy and Reli...

3 Years Ago Today . . .

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Happy Anniversary, Pope Benedict XVI! (That day, the Cardinal Ratzinger Fan Club was deluged with over 600,000 hits from curious minds an...
Friday, April 18, 2008

Good things come to those who wait.

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Several hundred young adults holding a vigil behind the security perimeter around the house where Pope Benedict XVI was staying were rewarde...

The Counter-Cultural Pope

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"Disquieting Words For the Faithful" , by E. J. Donne ( Washington Post April 18, 2008): The most jarring word that Pope Benedict...

Ecumenical Service at Saint Joseph Parish, Yorkville

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What's Happening Today : Friday, April 18 6:00 p.m. - Ecumenical Prayer Service - Saint Joseph Parish NOTE: This post will be updated as...

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Pope Benedict XVI shakes hands with a member of the congregation at the Park East Synagogue on April 18, 2008 in New York City. (Getty)

Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the Park East Synagogue (New York City)

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What's Happening Today : Friday, April 18 Visit to Park East Synagogue (en route to Ecumenical Service) NOTE: This post will be updated ...

Music Selections of the NYC Papal Mass

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Argent by the Tiber has the full list of music selected by Dr. Jennifer Pascual, Director of Music/ Mass Conductor . Related New York...

Addressing the World

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Benedict appears before the United Nations General Assembly. April 18, 2008

Pope Benedict's Address to the United Nations

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What's Happening Today : Friday, April 18 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. - Address to the United Nations NOTE: This post will be updated as mor...

Further Reactions & Commentary on the Washington Mass / Mess

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To all those who protested the music, Vox Nova thinks you're a bunch of sour grapes : Of course, for the few hundred grumpy online Cat...

Yes, you may PURCHASE "The Official Papal Skateboard"

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THE LIMITED EDITION OFFICIAL PAPAL SKATEBOARD ON SALE NOW for a limited time only. I was informed that "proceeds will to benefit inner...

Fr. Neuhaus on the National's Park Mass

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Fr. John Neuhaus remarks on the liturgical music performances during the Washington National Mass : In the response to our EWTN coverage, we...