Papal Address to Interreligious Leaders
In the evening of Thursday, April 17, Pope Benedict met with leaders of non-christian religions at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center In Washington. There he said that religious leaders should jointly face moral issues and they share the responsibility for keeping existential questions alive in the culture. He also said that inter-religious dialogue should seek to find the truth in religious questions.
Address to Bishops
Given at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. on Wedensday, April 16, Benedict XVI speaks about a wide range of topics, including the need to combat secular materialism and clerical abuse, and the Christian duty to welcome immigrants.
Homily at Holy Mass in Nationals Park Stadium
Benedict XVI's homily during Holy Mass on Thursday morning in Washington D.C. Over 46,000 people were present. The Pope spoke about hope and the need to bring that hope to all people through evangelization.
Benedict XVI's Address at the White House
On Wednesday, April 16, Benedict XVI met with President George Bush at the White House and gave an address in which he spoke about the source of America's strength: its foundation on the grounding of "the laws of nature and of nature's God."
Vídeo: Audience of Pope Benedict XVI with UNIV
The audience took place on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in St. Peter's basilica in Rome. The Pope speaks in English, Spanish and Italian.
Audience of Pope Benedict XVI with UNIV
On Wednesday, March 19, the Pope held an audience in St. Peter's basilica with the participants of the UNIV conference. The Pope speaks in English, Spanish and Italian. We include a video of the audience and a translation of the Pope's remarks.
Video: Holy Week with Benedict XVI
The video offers images of Palm Sunday Mass celebrated by the Pope and a brief overview of the Holy Father’s activities in the next few days.
Inauguration of the Biomedical Campus in Rome
The Vatican Secretary of State, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop, and other dignitaries inaugurated the new Biomedical University campus in Rome. The Via Alvaro del Portillo, on which the new campus is located, was also blessed. Here are some photos of the event.
A Website for "UNIV"
UNIV began forty years ago thanks to the impetus of St. Josemaría Escrivá. University students from all over the world gather in Rome each year at Easter to discuss topics of current significance. A new website in six languages provides pertinent information.