Papal pilgrimage

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Visit of Pope to Israel

Papal pilgrimage

Behind the Headlines: Israel welcomes the pilgrimage of Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI will be welcomed to the Holy Land as a true friend of the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

Live broadcast of Papal visit

Throughout the the Pope's visit to Israel, we will provide live broadcasts of all major events of the Pope's itinerary.

Video recordings of Papal visit (VOD)

Monday, 11 May 2009

Photo gallery: Visit to Israel of Pope Benedict XVI

First day of Papal visit

Pope Benedict XVI's pilgrimage to the Holy Land

His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI will conduct a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from May 11-15, 2009.

Itinerary of the Papal Visit to the Holy Land

Pope Benedict XVI will visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth.

Ecumenical meeting of Pope Benedict XVI with the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem

(15 May 2009)

I pray that our gathering today will give new impetus to the work of theological dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Churches, adding to the recent fruits of study documents and other joint initiatives.

Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

(15 May 2009)

Before this Holy Sepulchre, where the Lord “overcame the sting of death and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers”, I greet all of you in the joy of the Easter season.

Visit by Pope Benedict XVI to the Armenian Apostolic Patriarchal Church of St. James

(15 May 2009)

From the first Christian centuries, the Armenian community in Jerusalem has had an illustrious history.

Homily of Pope Benedict XVI at the Mount of the Precipice

(14 May 2009)

I rejoice to have come to Nazareth, the place blessed by the mystery of the Annunciation, the place which witnessed the hidden years of Christ’s growth in wisdom.

Prayer by Pope Benedict XVI - Vespers, Upper Basilica of the Annunciation

(14 May 2009)

It is profoundly moving for me to be present with you today in the very place where the Word of God was made flesh and came to dwell among us.

Address by Pope Benedict XVI at the Holy Mass at the Garden of Gethsemane, Valley of Josaphat

(12 May 2009)

We are gathered beneath the Mount of Olives, where our Lord prayed and suffered.

Greetings by Pope Benedict XVI at the Cenacle, Church of Dormition

(12 May 2009)

It is with great joy that I greet you in this Upper Room where according to tradition the Lord opened his heart to his chosen disciples and celebrated the Paschal Mystery.

Sixth Annual Pope John Paul II Pilgrimage Peace Marathon

(23 Apr 2009)

Three weeks before the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI in Israel, 200 runners signed up to participate in the Peace Marathon on Thursday, 23 April 2009.

Walk in the footsteps of Jesus

(5 Mar 2009)

In advance of the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Israel in May, a 65 km trail has been marked from Nazareth to Capernaum.

The Impact of the Papal Visit to Israel - John Paul II

(1 Mar 2009)

There were many dimensions to the historic Papal visit in the year 2000 to Israel and the region. Beyond his personal pilgrimage, his visit sought to affirm and strengthen the Christian presence in the Holy Land.

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External links

	Benedict XVI's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Israel Ministry of Tourism)
	Jerusalem welcomes Pope Benedict XVI
	A Christian's Map of the Holy Land
	Vatican: Pope Benedict XVI's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land - May 2009
	Holy Land Trivia on Facebook

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