Pope Benedict visits United States:
• Preaches message of hope
• Visit viewed as success; Pope
achieves three objectives critical
to pastoral future of U.S. church
• Discusses war on terrorism;
Leaders say respect for human
rights must accompany battle
against terrorism
• Interreligious encounter sparks
spontaneous remarks
• Meets privately with abuse
victims
• Offers silent prayer at ground
zero
• Bishop Zubik urges passage
of marriage protection bill
• Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl -- God is creator of heaven, earth and all within
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Few outside supports for our faith make believing more challenging
• Charlie Martin -- Discussing the song "These Hard Times" by Matchbox Twenty; Emotional pain can be licked with dose of God
• Fr. John Dietzen -- A biblical yardstick of Catholic faith; 'And just where did we find that in the Bible?'
• Fr. Richard McBrien -- Pope Paul VI's famous and final encyclical, Humane vitae
• George Weigel -- Like his predecessor, Pope Benedict's interfaith actions have historic potential
• Kids Chronicle -- Writing a letter of encouragement; Peter had made mistakes, but knew God would forgive him, and others
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