"Avvenire" on Distorting Benedict XVI’s Words

Italian press distorted the Thursday address of Benedict XVI to Polish clergy in the Warsaw Metropolitan Cathedral, maintains Luigi Geninazzi of "Avvenire." The correspondent of the daily of the Italian Episcopate to Poland reminds the readers that in his speech the Pope "admonished the clergy for their involvement in politics, economy, and construction and warned against «the arrogant claim of setting ourselves up to judge earlier generations», distancing himself from those who want to mete out justice, a craze that can be encountered among traditionalist circles of the new conservative right."  »»

US Press: Pope to Strengthen Faith of Poles

Benedict XVI arrive in Poland to strengthen the faith of the Catholics there and commemorate John Paul II, as well as pay his respect to the millions of the victims of the Nazi concentration camps; these are the main points on the agenda of Pope Benedict’s visit to Poland that the US press focuses on.  »»

Polish Press on Second Day of Papal Pilgrimage

Polish newspapers coming out on Saturday have focused on the Holy Mass celebrated by Benedict XVI in Warsaw, with the visit to Częstochowa remaining in the background. Additionally, the weekend issues coming out today devoted ample attention to tomorrow’s agenda and the visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau.  »»

Irish and British Press on Visit of Benedict XVI to Poland

The biggest Irish daily "Irish Times" devotes a long article to the papal pilgrimage to Poland in the comments section. It focuses, however, on the German origin of the Pope and describes the painful history of the relations between Poland and her western neighbour, and the present day tensions arising from the German-Russian cooperation related to gas supplies. The newspaper does not in any way refer to yesterday’s speeches of the Pope.  »»

French Press: Successor of John Paul II Receives Enthusiastic Welcome in Poland

The French press is unanimous in stressing the enthusiastic reception of Pope Benedict XVI in Poland. "La Croix" reports that not only the churches and public buildings but also windows and balconies of private apartments were decorated with flags and portraits of the Pope, and there were flowers everywhere he went.  »»

Press on First Day of Apostolic Visit of Benedict XVI to Poland

The press have treated the meeting with the clergy in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist as the main point on the agenda of the first day of the papal pilgrimage to Poland. The Pontiff’s speech was very favourably received and construed primarily on two levels. For one thing, it unequivocally urges the clergy to distance themselves from politics. For another, it suggests that the difficult moments of the past are not to be feared.  »»