Video : Tell Harry Reid to Vote Pro-Life

The Susan B. Anthony List has put together an excellent video:

A friend on the inside tells me they could reach their fundraising goal today to put it on the air.

Let's put them over the top (tell your friends, too)!

Video: Cardinal Fail

Cardinals aren't infallible. ;-)

Video: Excellent Corpus Christi Procession

I know, I know: this is *so* last week ... but it's also excellent and worth the watch:

Explained by AmP reader Andrew:

"I'd like to draw your attention to a video that was made of a Corpus Christi procession which I participated in here in Bremerton, WA at Our Lady Star of the Sea. This was a first for this parish, walking 1.25 miles throughout the neighborhoods adjacent to the parish, stopping at several houses with altars for Benediction. Well, this is such a phenomenally rare thing for those of us in the Pacific Northwest to be a part of, so much that you can see the graces working through our Catholic community as a result."

Video: Thank You JPII

Four years ago today Pope John Paul II came into his eternal reward.

From all of Christ's Church - thank you. He was the first pope I knew.

update - a little story taken from a new book on the pope's daily life:

John Paul II also liked sweets, but was mindful of his weight, which led to the Polish nuns who cooked for him not offering up desserts. Sometimes, Mokrzcki said, he would smile and draw circles on the tablecloth with his finger.

''The nuns had to bring a cookie,'' Mokrzycki said.

Video: Papal Trip to Africa

This one from Catholic News Agency, off the EWTN feed:

Video: Benedict XVI takes off on first trip to Africa

It doesn't get any closer than this (on the internet, anyway):

Video: The Pope's Lenten Retreat

AmP notes:

• Location: Redemptoris Mater Chapel of the Apostolic Palace
• 0:22 - Cardinals Re and Sodano {Tip: Ben}
• 0:36 - Nice view of Pope Benedict and Msgr. Ganswein in their side chapel
• 0:42 - Cardinal Bertone close-up
• 0:56 - Cardinal Arinze, bottom-right

Video: Biden mouths off, double standard at work

Joe Biden opened his mouth again:

Joe Biden warned that America's enemies would test Barack Obama with an international crisis within six months if he's elected president - a shocking comment John McCain eagerly pounced on yesterday to claim Obama isn't ready to be commander-in-chief. (NYP)

Video:


Just remember that as we form our opinions. Palin has her drawbacks but Biden is no knight, either.

AmP Videos: Pope Benedict visits the National Shrine

First, a video to give you a feel for what it was like "on the ground" waiting for the pope to arrive. I'm standing at the street entrance to the National Basilica looking down Fourth Street where the Popemobile arrived later.

Now here's the moment we'd all been waiting for - the appearance of Pope Benedict XVI in his popemobile. This captures the crowd response well, and of course - Il Papa!

This second video shows him greeting the crowds - listen for the "Happy Birthday" song! Towards the end I focus on some of the Bishops and Cardinals who were in his train.

Darn tree.... if you only knew how hard I had to finagle to get that "prime viewing spot."

Video: Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomes Pope Benedict

To make up for the simply awful video produced by the LA Archdiocese, blogged about this morning, I present the best "welcome Pope Benedict" video I've found so far.

The "Premier See", Archdiocese of Baltimore under Bp. O'Brien, welcomes Pope Benedict:

Rating: 9/10. Informative, historical, contemporary. Really great. I do think at the end there's a rather significant omission of mentioning Jesus Christ, perhaps they were trying to be "inclusive."

Previous posts in this ongoing series:

• Part 3: LA Archdiocese welcomes the pope by talking about animals
• Part 2: Diocese of San Diego welcomes Pope Benedict
• Part 1: Diocese of Buffalo and Archdiocese of Chicago welcome the Holy Father

Video: Pope Benedict visits Roman hospital

Pope Benedict XVI visited the Roman Hospital of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta "San Giovanni Battista". Raw video here. (Not very nice of them to disable video embedding. Humph!)

New for Christmas: Santo Subito DVD/Soundtrack!

I'm not quite sure what to make of this one, but here goes.

I think in many ways the project's true nature and intention is lost upon the UK Times correspondent who blogs about it:

"A composer who began his career writing the scores for Italian horror movies has set the life of the late John Paul II to music. The result, as we report on our online faith page, is a DVD described as 'trippy' by the Guardian and the latest in the succession begun by John, Paul and Ringo in The Spectator. Composer Simon Boswell describes it as 'trip hop'. My own description would be 'ambient'. Here are a couple of clips:"

"The DVD website is here. This is backed by the Vatican, and is all part of the campaign for the canonisation of JPII. One of the requirements for canonisation is that there be a 'cult'. This DVD, which takes its title from the traditional chant to make a person a saint, the chant that was shouted and placarded at JPII's funeral, is overtly intended to encourage his cult."

Related: John Paul II to storm charts with 'trip-hop trance' video.

If you think this might make a good stocking stuffer, the soundtrack and DVD are on Amazon. And since I'm always on the look-out for Catholic content (wallpapers, screen savers, chat icons, etc.,): the Santo Subito Website has a few high-quality offerings.

Video: A Day In The Life of Pope Benedict (Updated with translation!)

Update: Now with English translation (see below)!


Update: Thanks to reader Eric for asking his German professor father-in-law to provide us with a rough translation! I recommend opening up the video link in a separate page and scrolling through the translation as it plays. Here it is:

"Normally, one does not get a glimpse of the Pope's private quarters. On the day after his election, the Pope opens the doors which had been sealed since the death of Pope John Paul. It was here that JP II worked and lived and made world history for 27 years. Now two years after Benedict's election we get to enter the quarters and get a glimpse of his daily routine.

Shortly before 7:00 am his day begins with daily mass said for his two secretaries, his chamberlain and for housemaids.

Following mass the Pope spends some time alone in silent meditation--it is a time for him to say "Dear God, you know me" -- it is time for him to relax and be alone with God.

After breakfast he begins his daily paperwork--here he signs the document appointing a new bishop--setting the course for the future of the Church.

Now the first official guest of the day arrives in the courtyard. Benedict leaves his quarters and goes downstairs. Here the Pope grants his guest an official audience. Today it is the Egyptian President Mubarak. After the initial formalities, the official conversation begins.

Commentator: The Pope is very careful not to overextend himself; he governs his energy and tries to remain relaxed. He knows when he needs to take a break.

Lunch preparation in the Papal kitchen: While the Pope continues his official discussion, the cooks are busy prepare the lunch meal. Lots of fruit and vegetables--the Pope likes a light cuisine. And expensive china--gold rimmed plates and glasses--with the Papal coat of arms.

Outside on St. Peter's Square, thousands of faithful wait for the Pope. The final preparations for the midday prayer--the Angelus--Benedict has written his own text--immediately before he appears at the window, he remains calm--then the curtains begin to move and he approaches the podium--the Angelus is carried live on Italian TV--the Pope is speaking to millions--after the brief homily and greetings in various languages, the Pope gives his blessing.

After the 20-minute Angelus it is time for the noon meal. The Pope enjoys lunch today with the house theologian. John Paul loved having many guests at meals and hearing news and the latest from Poland. The theology professor Josef Ratzinger followed the great communicator Karel Wowtilwa--Benedict prefers lunch with a small circle of persons--he was a professor who enjoyed privacy and eating alone.

Afterwards time for a brief walk in the garden terrace of the roof of the Apostolic Palace. A few moments of recuperation among the flowers and citrus fruits.

After that Secretary of State Cardinal Bertone arrives and is ushered in. Afternoons are set aside for discussions with the leading members of the Curia. Having worked as colleagues before, now Bertone, the second man in the Vatican, works with the Pope to set Church policy.

Commentator: For many of us it was a bit strange at first to speak with a Pope whom we had worked with so many years as a colleague, but Benedict made all of that very easy for us.

Closing up in the Vatican--all the doors must be locked for the night. The Swiss Guard take care of the Pope's security.

In the private quarters, the Pope and his secretaries watch the news on TV from all over the world. He then often goes into his office to finish up some work. The lights are still on in the quarters until about 11:00 pm -- then a long day ends."

Thanks again to Eric et. al. for this wonderful service.

(Now, if someone wanted to re-edit the video with these subtitles included ....)

Video: Pope Benedict - I Will Surive

Plenty of fun Papa Benny photos for you papists - even a few you might not have seen!

The Monsignor Gandwein tribute video, on the other hand, is just a bit disturbing....

Video: Pope Benedict and the Saudi King meet

Raw video from Reuters of Pope Benedict meeting with Saudi of Arabia King Abdullah:

Ph/t to Br. Christopher for the link.

And for the especially-dedicated, a 6+ minute video from an Arabian-language station:

You want papist video? We got papist video!

... and I'm always eager for submissions.

Video: Habemus Papam Techno Song

Cleverly called the "Benedictus mix":



Ah, this brings me back!

Video: Pope Benedict greeting the crowd at the monastery, first night

I discovered this and thought some folks might find it interesting. It's good mostly for the first two minutes that include the Pope's greeting, best wishes, and blessing. Obviously it is in Portuguese but I found it fairly intelligible.

I'd recommend starting with your computer's sound turned low because the default sound level is high:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfSGUYb0dx8

Amazing Papist Video: Benoit XVI

I'm thrilled to have found this video after searching a bit on DailyMotion for "papist content." It features various clips of Pope Benedict's visit to Germany during World Youth Day '05 (with a mix of sweeping aerial shots and intimate on-the-ground footage), as well as some other nice clips of him during his Cardinal Ratzinger days. The video also includes a very nice soundtrack and was compiled by a French gentleman who goes by the name of "Vaillant" and produces "various videos concerning the Catholic faith." This is, in my opinion, his best.

Oh, and don't be thrown by the first couple clips featuring oriental dancers...the good stuff is coming.

Now isn't that a good way to get excited about Pope Benedict's imminent visit to Brazil?

As a reminder, I'm always interested in links to videos featuring Pope Benedict/Cardinal Ratzinger, especially YouTube, DailyMotion and other websites that support embedded video technology. So, feel free to drop me a line if you come across anything good or have produced something yourself and want to give others a chance to enjoy it. Thanks!

AmericanPapist comprehensive coverage of Pope Benedict's visit to Brazil can be found here.

Video: Leo XIII, Pius XI & More!

Fr. Nicholas Schofield has found three amazing videos.