Benedict in America

Maurice Timothy Reidy April 28, 2008

Benedict in America

View a slideshow of images of Pope Benedict XVIs first visit to the U.S. as pontiff. This feature will be updated daily over the course of his visit.

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9 years 3 months ago
Thank you for the beautiful and inspirational photographs. It is unfortunate that the Mass at National Stadium was so aesthetically abysmal. The silly attempts at Multiculturalism wound up with what sounded like Calypso and new-age flute melodies, hardly appropriate to a Catholic service. It was difficult to watch/listen without wincing. Apparently Benedict's efforts to revive and beautify the litugy have been unsuccessful to date.
Harry Dudley
9 years 3 months ago
Thank you for these beautiful photos of our historical and exciting moments of the visit of Our Holy Father. Is is possible to get copies of these? They are certainly better than any I could have taken!
Sheila Moriarty
9 years 3 months ago
Thank you for these pictures. It was delightful to see them. May God Bless our Pope.

This article also appeared in print, under the headline "Benedict in America," in the April 28, 2008 issue.

Maurice Timothy Reidy Maurice Timothy Reidy is online editor of America.

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