Benedict XVI in Holy Land
Pope departs Holy Land with appeal for peace
Posted on 17. May, 2009 by KandLe Team in Benedict XVI in Holy Land, Podcasts, Vatican News, Videos
No more fighting! No more terrorism! No more war! Benedict XVI ended his visit to the Holy Land with a strong appeal for peace during the departure ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. (more…)
Pope Benedict XVI visits Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Posted on 16. May, 2009 by KandLe Team in Benedict XVI in Holy Land, Overseas News, Podcasts, Vatican News, Videos
During his visit to the Holy Sepulchre, Benedict XVI recalled that evil never has the last word. The Gospel reassures us that God can make all things new. (more…)
Pope Benedict XVI in Nazareth
Posted on 15. May, 2009 by KandLe Team in Benedict XVI in Holy Land, Podcasts, Vatican News, Videos
The Holy Father celebrated Mass at the Mount of the Precipice near Nazareth before travelling to the Shrine of the Annunciation in Nazareth, which tradition records to be the site of Mary’s home. (more…)
Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass in Bethlehem
Posted on 14. May, 2009 by KandLe Team in Benedict XVI in Holy Land, Podcasts, Vatican News, Videos
Pope Benedict celebrated Mass for 5,000 people at Manger Square, which is in front of the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem. (more…)
Pope Benedict XVI at Yad Vashem
Posted on 12. May, 2009 by KandLe Team in Benedict XVI in Holy Land, Vatican News, Videos
Visting Yad Yashem, Pope Benedict said the Catholic Church feels “deep compassion” for the victims of the Holocaust, just as it “draws close” to all those who still suffer persecution because of race, religion or other motives. (more…)
Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Israel
Posted on 11. May, 2009 by KandLe Team in Benedict XVI in Holy Land, Podcasts, Vatican News, Videos
On his arrival in Israel, the Holy Father pleaded with all those responsible to explore every possible avenue in the search for a just resolution of the outstanding difficulties in the Holy Land. (more…)
Pope Benedict visits Bethany
Posted on 11. May, 2009 by KandLe Team in Benedict XVI in Holy Land, Podcasts, Vatican News
During his visit to Bethany beyond the Jordan, which tradition says was the site of Christ’s baptism, the Holy Father blessed the cornerstones for two churches, one Latin-rite and the other Greek-Melkite. (more…)
Pope urges Christians to remain in the Holy Land
Posted on 10. May, 2009 by KandLe Team in Benedict XVI in Holy Land, Podcasts, Vatican News, Videos
Speaking at Mass at the International Stadium in Amman, the Holy father urged Christians in the Holy Land and the rest of the region to remain. (more…)
Pope Benedict addresses Muslim leaders in Jordan
Posted on 09. May, 2009 by KandLe Team in Benedict XVI in Holy Land, Podcasts, Vatican News, Videos
Speaking at the Al-Hussein bin Talal mosque in Amman, Pope Benedict discussed the true nature of religion and the necessary grounds on which to build a peaceful and healthy social order. Video and Podcast. (more…)
Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Jordan
Posted on 08. May, 2009 by KandLe Team in Benedict XVI in Holy Land, Podcasts, Vatican News, Videos
Read and listen to the full text of the Holy Father’s address on his arrival in Jordan as he begins a week long pilgrimage in the Holy Land. (more…)
