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Pope Benedict XVI to Make First Apostolic Journey to United States
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by Rhonda J Mangus | April 10, 2008 at 03:26 pm
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Do to others as you would have them do to you, and avoid doing what you would not want them to do. This “golden rule” is given in the Bible, but it is valid for all people, including non-believers. It is the law written on the human heart; on this we can all agree, so that when we come to address other matters we can do so in a positive and constructive manner for the entire human community.
Pope Benedict XVI is scheduled to be in Washington, DC April 15-17, and in New York City, April 18-20.
A video message, available in text, to all people of the United States has been released. Pope Benedict's message conveys thanks, and the themes chosen by him, together with Catholic Bishops for this journey, including the "golden rule".
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Rhonda J Mangus
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at 15:38 on April 10th, 2008
Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. How many other popes made the trip to the United States I wonder? I haven't heard of this happening before.
at 16:13 on April 10th, 2008
Thank you for the FLAG, Amy! Pope Paul VI visited the United States in 1965, and Pope John Paul II made at least five trips to the United States beginning as early as 1999.
at 16:27 on April 10th, 2008
Amy - I just uploaded photos of Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II, respectively to be followed by another photo of Pope Benedict, for reference.
at 16:46 on April 10th, 2008
Great! And thanks for getting back to me with an answer to my first question! I had no idea to be honest!
at 21:06 on April 10th, 2008
Amy - I incorrectly referenced the year 1999 as the earliest date of Pope John Paul II's visit to the United States. The Pontiff's first visit was actually in October 1979, when he was the first Pope to visit the White House and received by then President, Jimmy Carter.
at 21:14 on April 10th, 2008
Oh, great, thanks! That makes more sense!
at 21:20 on April 10th, 2008
You are very welcome:)!
at 17:51 on April 10th, 2008
You are very welcome, Amy!
at 19:44 on April 10th, 2008
Rhonda J Mangus, I like this story. It's good stuff. Thanks for this Rhonda, a good read
at 20:20 on April 10th, 2008
Barry - Thank you for the "GS", and you are very welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it!
at 20:28 on April 10th, 2008
Your welcome Rhonda, I saw the previous Pope in the late 80's or what it 90's in Ottawa, all I rememebr was it was quite the crowd.
at 20:47 on April 10th, 2008
I'm sure it was a grande crowd, Barry. In 1999, Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in St. Louis in the Edward Dome Center. It is said to be the largest indoor gathering in United States history, with at least 104,000 people in attendance.