Holy Father, welcome to Washington! It is my great joy and privilege to offer an enthusiastic welcome on behalf of all who are gathered... Your pastoral visit to the Church in the United States as our beloved Chief Shepherd and Vicar of Christ is a blessing for all of us...We look to you for renewed inspiration to continue the challenge to make all things new in Christ, our hope. (Read full text)
Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl
Mass at Nationals Park, Washington, DC on April 17, 2008
- Pope Benedict's homilies and talks
- Video of his visit