Christ Our Hope: U.S. Papal Visit 2008 
by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Pope Emeritus Benedict visited the U.S. on April 16-20, 2008. Here are resources documenting his visit.

Witness to Christ pamphlet

Our Sunday Visitor released a new pamphlet highlighting the action steps Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI gave U.S. Catholics during his April visit. Witness to Christ: A Message of Renewal and Hope for U.S. Catholics, written by OSV publisher Greg Erlandson, clearly and concisely explains now to implement the call to renewal and hope in your life. Download a free sample copy here 

The pamphlet can also be ordered in quantity for parishes and other organizations. Click here for ordering information

Our prayer card is also still available. Download a free copy here

And, for parishes, dioceses, and other organizations, it can be ordered here

Visit wrapup

The papal visit is over, but don't miss Greg Erlandson's article in the May 4, 2008, edition of OSV Newsweekly (which has free access for all visitors): "Church in America must even now begin to rise!"»

Our blog includes a visit wrap-up post from OSV editor John Norton»

Text of the Holy Father's homilies and messages is available here»

Online

FREE access to the entire Papal Visit issue from OSV Newsweekly»

Free PDF download of the pope's U.S. itinerary»

 Web of prayers: Add your prayer for the pope's visit, and read other's prayers»

Pope Benedict XVI: Facts on the Holy Father FREE poster download»

Download a free, full-color prayer card»

Itinerary»

OSV roundup coverage from all our publications»

News roundup from around the web»

Papal visit links and blogs»

Contact us with comments, questions, pictures, observations! We want to hear from you, and we'll post what we can: webmaster@osv.com.

Learn more about Pope Benedict

Our Sunday Visitor has published a pamphlet, Pope Benedict XVI. (It's also available in Spanish») You'll find both the history of the papacy, and the background Pope Benedict XVI. Order for your parish (50 pamphlets, $14.95 plus S&H) or request a single, free copy by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Pope Benedict XVI Pamphlet, Our Sunday Visitor, 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN 46750.

OSV books, pamphlets and prayer card

Click here for OSV resources by and about Pope Bendict XVI»