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Pope Benedict XVI visited Ground Zero, the site of the disaster at the World Trade Center. He met with a small group of family members, first responders, and survivors. Then he walkd half w…

Pope Benedict XVI addressed the United Nations General Assembly. In his remarks he addressed an number of issues including human rights, religious tolerance, environmental issues, as well as…

Pope Benedict XVI spoke to representatives of several faith communities about religion and its role in advocating peace. The pope met with 200 representatives of five major religions in t…

Pope Benedict XVI addressed Roman Catholic bishops from the U.S. in the crypt of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Several Eastern Orthodox dignitaries also a…

President and Mrs. Bush held an official state arrival ceremony for Pope Benedict XVI. In his remarks the pope stressed themes of religious tolerance, human rights, democratic principles, an…

President and Mrs. Bush greeted Pope Benedict XVI as he arrived at Andrews Air Force Base. Pope Benedict XVI’s first official visit to the U.S. was scheduled to include a national mass at Na…