These images provide a glimpse into the overwhelming excitement and inspiration that marked the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI to the campus of The Catholic University in April 2008. All of the months of planning and preparation culminated in the momentous occasion.
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Droves of devotees flock to the National Shrine to catch a glimpse of Pope Benedict XVI Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer |
Students engage in early morning preparations for the Pope’s arrival at the National Shrine Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer |
Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges the enthusiastic crowd outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer |
Students line up for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer |
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Two students wearing Campus Ministry Pope Benedict baseball t-shirts look on while Pope Benedict XVI holds mass in Washington, DC Photograph taken by Gary Peirpoint, University Photographer |
Students enjoy the opportunity to pose with a cut-out of Pope Benedict XVI Photograph taken by Chase McAlpine, Class of 2009 |
The CUA community displays their affection for Pope Benedict XVI Photograph taken by Anthony Fiorini, University Photographer |
Students gather in anticipation on the lawn of the CUA’s Columbus School of Law Photograph taken by Ryan Reilly, Class of 2009 |
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Banner hung on campus building welcome Pope Benedict XVI Photograph donated by the Office of the Dean of Students |
Members of The Catholic University community pose with cut-out of Pope Benedict XVI Photograph donated by the Office of the Dean of Students |
Student volunteer exhibits her unique “Rock the Pope” poster Photograph taken by Gary Peirpoint, University Photographer |
