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.

October 2009

• Sunday Eucharist. That Sundays may be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the Risen Lord in the table of the Eucharist.
• Spirit of Mission. That all the people of God, whom Christ has commanded to go and preach the Gospel to every creature, may diligently fulfill their missionary responsibility.

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: October 20, 2009