Pope Benedict XVI said his April 15-20 visit to the United Nations and the United States was an opportunity to give — and to receive — a witness to the power of hope and faith. 

Pope Benedict XVI’s U.S. visit had an impact on public attitudes toward the pope, the church and people’s willingness to live their faith more fully, according to a poll commissioned by the Knights of Columbus. 

Pope Benedict XVI expressed deep sadness and “heartfelt sympathy” after hearing news of “the tragic aftermath” of Cyclone Nargis, which killed tens of thousands in Myanmar.