Perspectives Daily – Monday, September 16

Monday, September 16, 2013

Carlos Ferreira

Tonight on perspectives pope Francis meets with the clergy of Rome and Benin Will hold a symposium about the books of pope emeritus Benedict.

Benedict in Benin: Day 3 Recap & Reflection

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Andrew Santos

There are no words to describe how incredibly uplifting these past few days have been. Not only has it been uplifting for the people of Benin but for Africa and the universal Church, as a whole. Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Blessed John Paul II, Pope Benedict set out on a mission. It […]

Pope Benedict XVI says farewell to Benin

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Andrew Santos

The following is Pope Benedict XVI’s farewell address, as delivered at the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport. Mr President, Your Eminences, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Authorities and Dear Friends, My Apostolic Journey to Africa has now come to an end. I thank God for these days spent among you in joy and friendship. I thank you, […]

Holy Father’s homily: ‘Be ardent witnesses of the faith’

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Andrew Santos

Here is Pope Benedict’s homily from Holy Mass in Friendship Stadium in Cotonou, Benin. Dear Brother Bishops and Priests, Dear Brothers and Sisters, Following in the footsteps of my blessed predecessor Pope John Paul II, it is a great joy for me to visit for the second time this dear continent of Africa, coming among […]

Catching up with Fr. Federico Lombardi

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Salt + Light Media

S+L’s Alicia Ambrosio had the opportunity to speak with Vatican spokesperson Fr. Federico Lombardi, SJ yesterday. Despite his busy schedule, Fr. Lombardi took the time to share some experiences about his time in Benin. He also shared a remarkable story about a little girl the Pope met. You can watch their full interview, via phone, […]

Benedict in Benin: Day 2 Recap

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Andrew Santos

Smiles, cheers, waves and speeches! That’s the kind of day it’s been for Pope Benedict XVI and Vatican officials as day 2 of his apostolic voyage to Benin comes to a close. The Holy Father made his first address of the day to members of the Benin government, diplomatics corps and representatives of Benin’s major […]

Pope to Benin government: ‘Be Confident and rise up!’

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Andrew Santos

Pope Benedict began Day 2 of his apostolic journey in Benin when he met with President Yani Bono, diplomatic corp members and those of the government. This all took place in the Presidential Palace in Cotonou. In his address, the Holy Father used the symbol of a hand in speaking about religious diversity in the […]

Benedict in Benin: Day 1 Recap

Friday, November 18, 2011

Andrew Santos

It has been a whirlwind of a day for Pope Benedict XVI and Vatican officials. They are currently in the midst of the Holy Father’s 22nd apostolic voyage, which is taking place in the small West African nation of Benin. The Pope left Rome’s Fiumicino Airport around 9:00am (Rome time). During the six-hour flight, he […]

Pope on arrival: ‘May God bless Benin!’

Friday, November 18, 2011

Andrew Santos

Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI was welcomed to Benin by Yayi Boni, the President of the West African nation, along with enthusiastic crowds. During a ceremony at the Cardinal Bernard Gantin International Airport, the Holy Father said he was “looking forward to bringing back to African soil the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Africae Munus.” The Pope […]

Coverage of the Pope’s Apostolic Voyage to Benin

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Salt + Light Media

On Nov. 18, Pope Benedict makes his 22nd Apostolic Voyage. He travels to the country of Benin to present bishops with a special letter about the Church in Africa. Join our host Alicia Ambrosio and guest Fr. Stan Chu Ilo, who will lead us step-by-step through the Pope’s entire visit. Fr. Stan Chu Ilo will offer […]