Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit to U.S. will include New York and D.C.
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, Nov 12, 2007 / 09:37 am (CNA).- Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S., has announced that Pope Benedict will be making his first visit to the United States April 15-20. The plans for the five day voyage will include an address at the United Nations in New York and a stop in Washington D.C. 

The Pope’s itinerary will begin with an April 16 meeting with President George W. Bush at the White House, followed by a gathering with the U.S. bishops at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

On Thursday, April 17, the American public will have its first chance to see Benedict XVI at a Mass to be held at the new Washington Nationals stadium. Later in the day the Pope will also take place in an inter-religious event at the John Paul II Cultural Center.

The New York leg of the papal visit will begin with a historic address to the UN on Friday. 
 
Cardinal Edward Egan of New York expressed the delight of Catholics in New York upon learning that Pope Benedict will be coming to visit. “When our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, told me last July that he would be visiting…I was delighted with the news and shared it with the People of God of the Archdiocese of New York…The response of all was both rejoicing and thanksgiving to the Lord for the great grace of the presence of the successor of St. Peter in our midst.”   

One group that is close to the heart of Pope Benedict is young people. The Holy Father has made sure that time is set aside for them by scheduling a meeting with them at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers on Saturday. 

The Holy Father will conclude his visit with two very significant stops. In what is sure to be a moving moment, he will pay his respects at Ground Zero and then say farewell to the American Church with a Mass celebrated in Yankee Stadium.

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Published by: Mark Wrightington
Palisades Park, NJ 04/01/2008 10:17 PM EST
My 12 year old son is undergoing treatment for a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor. Is there anyway that he can receive a blessing from Pope Benedict. Thanks.
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Published by: Patricia Cortez
Katy TX USA 03/09/2008 10:37 AM EST
I was wondering why Pope Benedict XVI is just making stops up north. Texas has an unbelievably high number of Catholics that would be BLESSED to have him come here!
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Published by: sherry
elmhurst new york 02/07/2008 10:53 PM EST
How can i get a ticket for the pope's visit new york this april. thanks
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Published by: Ann Mullins
baton rouge, La 02/06/2008 12:33 PM EST
Please tell me the procedure to get tickets to see the Pope in Yankee Stadium on April 20. Thank you for your help.
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Published by: SL Callaway
Washington State, USA 01/30/2008 05:15 PM EST
Will the Holy Father be going to any other cities ?

We'd love to be able to see him, even from a distance, but DC and NY are too far....with 3 children to bring along. We were wondering if there were going to be any other stops on this trip, perhaps closer to us, like Pope John Paul II went Denver. We could do Denver.

Pax,
SL Callaway
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Published by: Richard Lockhart
Plainfield, IL USA 01/30/2008 03:30 PM EST
Tried to add my prayers for Pope Benedict's safety & mission while in US, but couldn't find how as described in latest COLUMBIA magazine. Council 5573.
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Published by: Sarah Cox
Pittsburgh, PA, USA 01/15/2008 11:56 AM EST
I would like to attend the Mass in Washington, D. C. How do I get a ticket?
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Published by: Joanne
New Prov, NJ 01/10/2008 04:13 PM EST
As reported by CBS...
NEW YORK (CBS) ― Admission to the pope's Mass next year at Yankees Stadium won't come at major league prices: Tickets are free.

The Archdiocese of New York says it plans to distribute the tickets through its parishes, though it has yet to decide when to begin handing them out.

Diocesan spokesman Joseph Zwilling says tickets will also be available to worshippers coming from elsewhere.

The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Benedict XVI would travel to the United States for the first time as pontiff next year to meet with President Bush, address the United Nations and visit ground zero and Yankee Stadium.
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Published by: Iden
Laredo Tx 01/09/2008 04:25 PM EST
Dear sir or Madam,
Queriodos hermanos,
How can our group from Laredo tx get tickets for the Pope's Masses in Washinton National Stadium and Yonkers satdium in New York, I will be Greatfull if you help me, Let me know a soon is possible, thanks !
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Published by: Nancy Shiroma
Falls Church, VA USA 11/23/2007 12:35 PM EST
How can I get tickets for the Pope's Mass at the Washington Nationals Stadium on April 17th?
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Published by: Robert Buccieri
Norwalk, CT USA 11/13/2007 11:34 AM EST
Dear Sir or Madam,
How does one obtain tickets for the Pope's visit to NYC next year?
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