The Pope in Naples - Full Coverage

Quick AmP coverage & highlights of Pope Benedict's one-day pastoral visit to Naples, Italy:

"Pope Benedict XVI kisses the relics of Naples' patron saint inside the St. Gennaro cathedral in Naples."

Vatican radio has a summary and preview of today's events: "Pope Benedict is due to make a one day pastoral visit to Naples tomorrow, during which he will meet with over 300 religious leaders attending an international, interfaith meeting sponsored by the Saint Egidio community. Philippa Hitchen reports..." [click here.]

CNA reports: Tens of thousands of Neapolitans turned out today in pouring rain to hear the Pope’s words and show their support for him. Cries of “viva la Papa” (long live the Pope) could be heard as the he made his way in the Pope mobile to the Piazza del Plebiscito, where he celebrated Mass and recited the Angelus. [click here.]

John Allen: "On a cold, rainy morning in Naples’ Plebiscite Square, flanked by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, and the Patriarch of Constantinople, Pope Benedict XVI said that “prayer is the greatest force for the transformation of the world." [click here.]

AsiaNews.It: “The real ‘spirit of Assisi’, …. opposes all forms of violence and the abuse of religion as a pretext for violence”. The pope underlined this during his brief meeting with the representatives of the religions gathered in Naples for the World Meeting for peace, promoted by the St. Egidio Community. [click here.]

Zenit: "Benedict XVI called for widespread initiatives in Naples to help curb the prevalent "mentality" of violence in the city, and slammed in particular the organized crime of the Camorra." [click here.]

Much more coverage by Teresa Benedetta et. al. over at the Papa Ratzinger Forum.

Also, a light-hearted take on one of the trip's more iconic moments at Curt Jester.

And of course, some of the best selections from the photo feed:

... I've been on those steps! In matter of fact, I've sat and ate lunch right where the Pope is standing.

In honor of his visit I think I'm going to eat some neapolitan pizza. Viva il Papa!