A look back at Pope Benedict XVI's visit to New York City in 2008
Pope Benedict XVI arrives for a mass April 20, 2008 at Yankee Stadium. Benedict XVI arrived to a deafening roar from a crowd of tens of thousands who had packed into Yankee Stadium to hear the pope celebrate mass.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Thousands gather at Yankee Stadium for Mass lead by Pope Benedict XVI on April 20, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass to an audience of 60,000 people at Yankee Stadium on April 20, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI (3rd R) celebrates Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral on April 19, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Families arrive to meet Pope Benedict XVI at Ground Zero on April 20, 2008. Benedict XVI arrived for a solemn prayer ceremony at Ground Zero.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI arrived for a solemn prayer ceremony at Ground Zero.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI (C, in white) participates in a brief ceremony with a select group of relatives of 9/11 victims at the site of the north tower of the World Trade Center at Ground Zero.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI speaks at the General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters on April 18, 2008 in New York City. The pontiff traveled to New York after meetings and ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI addresses the general assembly of the United Nations, with a message of hope.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI blesses those gathered at Ground Zero.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
A nun and monk talk behind 3rd base while waiting for the mass of Pope Benedict XVI to begin at Yankee Stadium on April 20, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI stands with cardinals at St. Patrick's Cathedral during a pastoral visit.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Benedict XVI arrived for a solemn prayer ceremony at Ground Zero.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI during Mass giving communion at St. Patrick's Cathedral on April 19, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI at Yankee Stadium in the Popemobile in the Bronx on April 20, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral April 19, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI delivers his sermon during Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral April 19, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI gives communion at Saint Patrick's Cathedral April 19, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI greets a police officer at Ground Zero on April 20, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI finishes his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on April 18, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass at Yankee Stadium on April 20, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI looks on during Mass on April 20, 2008 at Yankee stadium.
Pope Benedict XVI visits New York City
Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges the 58,000 faithful attending Mass at Yankee Stadium on April 20, 2008.