Washington D.C., Apr 16, 2008 / 02:54 am
Catholic University of America (CUA) is preparing for the visit of Pope Benedict with intense preparation, banner-making, and prayer vigils, according to a press release from the university.
On Monday, students met at the Office of Campus Ministry in Caldwell Hall at 8 p.m. to walk through campus praying the rosary.
Tuesday night, students will make banners to welcome the Pope.
On Wednesday, there will be an all-night prayer vigil on the university campus, including confessions and all-night Eucharistic adoration. The writings of Pope Benedict will be read each hour on the hour.
Pope Benedict will visit the nearby Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday afternoon, where he will address the Catholic bishops of the United States. Several thousand CUA alumni, staff, and students are expected to greet the Pope during his arrival and departure from the National Shrine.