Pope Benedict begins a visit to Spain Thursday for a Catholic youth festival that has sparked protests because of its high cost. Spain’s royal family is greeting the pope at the airport in the capital, Madrid, Thursday. The pope also will meet with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, whose government has promoted several […]
Pope Visiting Spain as Protesters Decry Cost
Posted August 18th, 2011 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
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Pope Arrives in Croatia, Expresses Support for EU Bid
Posted June 4th, 2011 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
Pope Benedict arrived in Croatia Saturday for a two-day visit, reiterating his support for that country’s bid to join the European Union. On the plane to the Croatian capital, Zagreb, the pope told reporters that EU membership for Croatia is “logical, just and necessary.” But he acknowledged that a fear of joining the EU is […]
Pope Benedict Arrives in Croatia
Posted June 4th, 2011 at 7:40 am (UTC-5)
Pope Benedict has arrived in Croatia for a two-day visit. He was welcomed at the airport in the capital, Zagreb, by Croatian President Ivo Josipovic. This is the pope’s first visit to Croatia, which is nearly 90-percent Roman Catholic. The pontiff will take part in several religious celebrations, including the National Day for Croatian Catholic […]
Pope Heads to Croatia With Pro-EU Message
Posted June 3rd, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Pope Benedict travels to Croatia Saturday for a two-day visit where he will take part in religious celebrations and encourage the country’s entry into the European Union. After meeting with Croatian President Ivo Josipovic and Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor, the pope will take part in a number of religious celebrations, including the National Day for […]
