Text of pope at farewell ceremony

Here is the text as released by the Vatican of Pope Benedict’s address during the departure ceremony tonight at John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Mr. Vice-President,
Distinguished Civil Authorities,
My Brother Bishops,
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The time has come for me to bid farewell to your country. These days that I have spent in the United States have been [...]

Text of pope at Yankee Stadium

Here is the text as released by the Vatican of Pope Benedict’s homily during Mass at Yankee Stadium this afternoon:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In the Gospel we have just heard, Jesus tells his Apostles to put their faith in him, for he is “the way, and the truth and the life” (Jn 14:6). Christ [...]

Text of pope at ground zero

Here is the text as released by the Vatican of Pope Benedict’s prayer at ground zero this morning: 
O God of love, compassion, and healing,
look on us, people of many different faiths and traditions,
who gather today at this site,
the scene of incredible violence and pain.
We ask you in your goodness
to give eternal light and peace
to all [...]

Text of pope at youth rally

Here is the prepared text as released by the Vatican of Pope Benedict’s address at this evening’s youth rally:
Your Eminence,
Dear Brother Bishops,
Dear Young Friends,
“Proclaim the Lord Christ … and always have your answer ready for people who ask the reason for the hope that is within you” (1 Pet 3:15). With these words from the [...]

Text of pope to youths with disabilities

Here is the prepared text as released by the Vatican of Pope Benedict’s address to youths with disabilities this afternoon:
Your Eminence,
Bishop Walsh,
Dear Friends,
I am very happy to have this opportunity to spend a brief moment with you. I thank Cardinal Egan for his welcome and especially thank your representatives for their kind words and for [...]

Text of pope at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Here is the prepared text as released by the Vatican of Pope Benedict’s Mass homily this morning at St. Patrick’s Cathedral:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
With great affection in the Lord, I greet all of you, who represent the Bishops, priests and deacons, the men and women in consecrated life, and the seminarians of the [...]

Text of pope at ecumenical gathering

Here is the prepared text as released by the Vatican of Pope Benedict’s talk this evening at the ecumenical gathering at St. Joseph’s Church in New York:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
My heart abounds with gratitude to Almighty God - “the Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all” (Eph [...]

Text of pope at synagogue

Here is the prepared text as released by the Vatican of Pope Benedict’s remarks today at Park East Synagogue in New York:
Shalom! It is with joy that I come here, just a few hours before the celebration of your Pesah, to express my respect and esteem for the Jewish community in New York City. The proximity [...]

Text of pope to U.N. staff

Here is the prepared text as released by the Vatican of Pope Benedict’s greetings today to the staff of the United Nations:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Here, within a small space in the busy city of New York, is housed an Organization with a worldwide mission to promote peace and justice. I am reminded of the similar contrast [...]

Text of pope to U.N. General Assembly

Here is the prepared text as released by the Vatican of Pope Benedict’s address to the U.N. General Assembly this morning:
[In French]
Mr President,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As I begin my address to this Assembly, I would like first of all to express to you, Mr President, my sincere gratitude for your kind words. My thanks go also [...]