Worshippers arrive early for papal Mass in Washington (AP via Yahoo! News)
Thousands of worshippers began arriving at the Washington Nationals stadium Thursday, eagerly awaiting an open-air Mass that will be presided over by Pope Benedict XVI.

Pope praises U.S., but warns of secular challenges (International Herald Tribune)
Pope Benedict XVI cautioned that the country's secular tradition often led to a gradual separation of religious guidelines from daily life.

Pope celebrates first public Mass of U.S. visit (International Herald Tribune)
Pope Benedict XVI was cheered by tens of thousands as he led the service from an altar erected in the recently inaugurated Washington baseball stadium on Thursday.

Worshippers eagerly await Mass by pope (AP via Yahoo! News)
Worshippers began arriving at the Washington Nationals stadium before sunrise Thursday, eagerly awaiting an open-air Mass that will be presided over by Pope Benedict XVI.