Day Three

Coverage of the papal pilgrimage to the United States of America continues during these days. Even from the moment of his departure from Rome, the words shared by the Holy Father at various moments during this journey are most profound. Check them out:

• Interview with the Holy Father during the flight from Rome to the USA, April 15, 2008 (text in Italian and English)


• Address of the Holy Father during the welcoming ceremony on the lawn of the White House, April 16, 2008


• Joint declaration between the Holy See and the Office of the President of the USA released at the end of the meeting between the Holy Father, Benedict XVI and President Bush, April 16, 2008


• Address of the Holy Father during the celebration of Vespers with the bishops at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, April 16, 2008


• Responses by the Holy Father to questions posed by the Bishops of the United States during their meeting on April 16, 2008

At the conclusion of his meeting with the bishops last night, the Holy Father presented a chalice to the Archbishop of New Orleans, LA as a sign of his prayerful solidarity with the faithful of the Archdiocese who have worked so hard to restore that city in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Today is the third day of the six-day visit of His Holiness to the United States of America. At the time of this posting, the Mass at Nationals Park in Washington has just come to its completion. Within the next few hours the video of this Mass will be available on the USCCB website.

Stay tuned for more texts and reflections about the Holy Father's visit.