AmP follows the Pope to Turkey: Day Two

Wednesday is a low-key day in the Pope's schedule - probably to allow a bit of rest before he faces the busy events of tomorrow.

We're also beginning to see encouraging signs that the Pope's message is being acceptedby the people of Turkey.

Today's schedule (all times EST):

1st: Holy Mass - [Homily of the Holy Father]

2nd: Moment of prayer in the Patriarchal Church of St. George in the Phanar and private meeting with H.H. Bartholomew I - [Greeting of the Holy Father]

Speeches of Pope Benedict:

• Eucharistic celebration before the Shrine of Meryem Ana Evì in Ephesus - Homily

Pictures: Pope Benedict in the Cathedral of St. George

News stories, set #2:

• Papal Mass at 'Virgin Mary' site - CNN
• Al Qaeda Calls Pope's Visit 'Crusader Campaign' - Fox News
• Pope holds Mass at ancient holy site in Turkey - MSNBC (the raw video entitled "First Mass" available for launching when you scroll down the page is especially good)

News stories, set #1:

• Pope encourages small Turkish Catholic community - SperoNews
• Turkey thawing : Just prior to the Pope arriving to Turkey, Deniz Baykal the main opposition party leader, called for an end to any anti-pope protests. - SperoNews
• Pope defuses tensions on visit to Muslim Turkey - Reuters
• Story behind the story in Istanbul (updated) - Get Religion
• Pope arrives in Turkey, hopes to improve ties with Orthodox, Muslims - CNS
• In Turkey, pope offers friendship to predominantly Muslim population - CNS
• Vatican spokesman says question of Turkish entry into EU doesn’t involve Holy See - CNA
• Pope meets with diplomatic corps, emphasizes need for intercultural cooperation - CNA
• Pope encourages tiny Turkish congregation - CWNews
• In Turkey, Benedict XVI Becomes a Defender of Freedom - Sandro Magister

The essential links:

• Vatican's page for the Apostolic Journey
• The program of the Holy Father's schedule
• Video: EWTN's live TV feed on the net - schedule here.
• Video: Vatican Television Center
• Amy's first post on the Apostolic Journey
• Chris Blosser's pre-trip roundup
• Spero News forum
• Pictures: Papacy & the Vatican slideshow
• Radio: Vatican Radio home (show archives, etc.)
• Video: Live broadcasts from Patriarchate.org
• http://www.popeandpatriarch.com/

[Pope Benedict XVI waves at the end of a Mass at the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus, near Selcuk, Turkey, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. It is believed that this house is the last residence of the Virgin Mary. The Pope is on the second day of his four-day trip to Turkey. In the background at left is the pontiff's personal aide Rev. Georg Gaenswein. (AP Photo/Patrick Hertzog, Pool)]