Pope Benedict XVI and Archbishop Gregory

Pope Benedict XVI and
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory

The Holy Father and the Holy See

“I think the cardinals selected someone that they knew, that they trusted, that they had had good and loving contact with, and that they felt comfortable with,” [Archbishop Gregory] said April 19, immediately following the election of the new pope by the conclave of 115 cardinals from 52 countries around the world...“The Holy Spirit has given us a teacher, a pastor and, as the Gospels this week continually go back to, a good shepherd. (The Georgia Bulletin, April 21, 2005)

Pope Benedict XVI's Monthly Prayer Intentions

Every month, Pope Benedict XVI declares two prayer intentions. One intention is a general intention and the other is a missionary intention.

March 2011

General Intention: That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and be bountiful in social justice and peace.
Missionary Intention: That the Holy Spirit may give light and strength to the Christian communities and the faithful who are persecuted or discriminated against because of the Gospel.

The Vatican's YouTube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/vatican

"This channel offers news coverage of the main activities of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI and of relevant Vatican events. It is updated daily.
Video images are produced by Centro Televisio Vaticano (CTV), texts by Vatican Radio (RV) and CTV. This video-news presents the Catholic Churchs position regarding the principal issues of the world today." (Description provided by The Vatican)

2008 Papal Visit

For more information on the Apostolic Journey to the United States 2008, visit our 2008 Papal Visit page.

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Page Last Updated: June 30, 2011