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Pope Benedict XVI Arrived Aboard "Shepherd One"

by Rhonda J Mangus | April 11, 2008 at 07:55 pm

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WASHINGTON—President and Mrs. George Bush will greet Pope Benedict XVI, April 15, when he arrives at Andrews Air Force Base for a six-day visit to the United States that will take him to Washington and New York City.

His Holiness is scheduled to arrive aboard an Alitalia flight given the distinctive nickname of "Shepherd One". The Pope's Washington visit will be followed by a trip to New York City where he will visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and Celebrate Mass in Yankee Stadium.

Update: 16 April 2008

Pope Benedict XVI arrived safely at Andrews Air Force Base yesterday afternoon where he was greeted by the President and First Lady Laura Bush and daughter, Jenna Bush (see video).

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Amy Judd

flagged this story as Good Stuff

at 20:20 on April 11th, 2008

Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. It's good stuff. Ironic that his plane is named 'Shepherd One' ;)

Is the first paragraph supposed to be in the highlight box? Just wondering...

Rhonda J Mangus

at 20:29 on April 11th, 2008

Thanks for the "GS", Amy! Yes, the first paragraph is supposed to be in the highlight box. I don't know what happened. I will try to correct it. Nevertheless, I am glad you like this story! Best, Rhonda

Amy Judd

at 20:31 on April 11th, 2008

I think we are having issues with the highlight tool tonight! This is not the first I've heard of something not working right with it!

Rhonda J Mangus

at 20:35 on April 11th, 2008

Amy, it did appear to be fine when I highlighted it. Maybe it will correct itself:)

Rhonda J Mangus

at 20:40 on April 11th, 2008

Amy - I think I found the error - when I looked at the article in edit form, the first parameter is at the end of the highlight instead of at the beginning. I will try to move it.