Resources for the Pope's Upcoming Visit to the U.S.

Resources for the Pope's Upcoming Visit to the U.S.

Pope Benedict XVI recently announced plans to make his first papal visit to the U.S., with April stops in Washington and New York. The Pew Forum has resources to help put this event in its historical, political and religious contexts.

Survey: U.S. Public Opinion about Pope Benedict XVI
A September survey found that the pontiff is viewed favorably by nearly three-quarters (73%) of those familiar enough to offer an opinion.

Resource Page: Pope Benedict XVI on the Church's Role in Public Life
Contains links to the pope's homilies and other writings on social issues.

Analysis: Pope Visits 'Pentecostalized' Brazil
In May, when the pope visited the world's most Catholic country, he also encountered a nation fast becoming one of the world's most pentecostal countries.