Pope Benedict makes a splash in the UK

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 — Despite the fact that secularism has nearly overrun the United Kingdom over the past few decades, the celebration that surrounded Pope Benedict XVI’s historic visit last week was a breath of fresh air. Nearly 100,000 strong gathered to...
Benedict XVI in Jordan: Pilgrim of peace

Benedict XVI in Jordan: Pilgrim of peace

TEL AVIV, Israel (May 18, 2009) — Pope Benedict XVI stepped into the fray of Middle East politics by endorsing a Palestinian state during his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land. During his May 15 farewell speech at the Tel Aviv airport, the Pope stressed the need for...
Benedict XVI in Jordan: Pilgrim of peace

Benedict XVI in Jordan: The papal drive-by

BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN (May 12, 2009) — As the pea gravel crunched beneath my feet, I couldn’t help but think of the Last Supper where Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. The chalky dust not only covered my shoes, but permeated the air as we walked the...
Benedict XVI in Jordan: Pilgrim of peace

Benedict XVI in Jordan: The Good Shepherd

AMMAN, Jordan (May 10, 2009) — It’s amazing to think that in a country with only 109,000 Catholics, nearly a third of them piled into Amman’s International Stadium on Sunday for an open-air papal Mass. After departing the media center at 6:00 am, I...
Kresta in the Afternoon: Benedict XVI in Jordan

Kresta in the Afternoon: Benedict XVI in Jordan

AMMAN, Jordan (May 11, 2009)—I had the honor of being the final guest on Kresta in the Afternoon this afternoon, live (via Skype) from Amman, Jordan. Ave Maria Radio produces the daily program, which is heard around the world on EWTN Radio and Sirius/XM Satellite...