The Pope’s Visit to DC - April 15-18
Not since 1979, has a pope visited Washington, DC. In a big event for area Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI, the head of the Catholic church, will visit the nation’s capital April 15-18, 2008.
After an official White House welcome, he will meet with U.S. bishops and educators.
On Thursday, April 17th, Benedict will celebrate Mass at the new 41,222 seat Washington Nationals Park. The Archdiocese of Washington, responsible for ticket distribution, has distributed tickets to local parishes. Each parish will handle ticket distribution on parish-by-parish basis. Many parishes may have already allocated all of their tickets, but ticket distribution is expected to start this week.
Two Pope motor tours, using the bullet-proof domed “popemobile” are being planned around Washington, DC.
Pope Benedict XVI Mass and Visit
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003 (map it)
Dates and Times - Thursday, April 17, 2008
Tickets - Free tickets will be very scarce. Contact your local DC area parish to request tickets.
Nearest Metro Subway Station - Navy Yard - Green line, then a 2-block walk.
Parking - Very limited parking is available at or near the stadium.
Images - Flickr - Pope, Saying Mass, Popemobile
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The pope said the U.S should do more in helping people. The U.S gives more in charity than any other country. We give more money and food to people around the world.
The pope compared pronography on u.s television to priests sexually molesting children. I find that insulting. He has the nerve to tell us to open our borders, when Mexico has more stringent border laws than the U.S.
I think he is living in his own little world.
THANK YOU to all the people who worked around the clock to make the Papal Mass at Nationals Park possible. Thousands of volunteers and professionals (from the trades, emergency workers, special security forces and various law enforcement agencies) made this a once in a lifetime experience possible. The sharp contrast between the cheering throngs (42,000 people of various ages, races and religious beliefs) and the reverent silence during the consecration made the experience all the more memorable. Those in attendance, and those who followed via television broadcast, who listened to every word the Holy Father spoke, can attest to the truth, charity and wisdom of his message. We are blessed to live in this country, and all the more encouraged and strengthened by the Pope Benedict XVI’s pastoral visit. Again, THANK YOU to so many of you who worked so hard to make this possible.