Posted on 08/18/2005 11:14:50 AM PDT by Pyro7480
The plane carrying Pope Benedict XVI flies over the Vatican flag before touch-down at the Cologne-Bonn airport August 18, 2004. Pope Benedict arrived in his German homeland on Thursday on the first international trip of his pontificate, a visit to the World Youth Day attended by hundreds of thousands of young Catholics. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
Pope Benedict XVI looks out of the plane's window as he arrives at the Cologne-Bonn airport August 18, 2005. Pope Benedict arrived in his German homeland on Thursday on the first international trip of his pontificate, a visit to the World Youth Day attended by hundreds of thousands of young Catholics. REUTERS/Tony Gentile
Pope Benedict XVI's cap is blown away as he arrives at the airport in Cologne, western Germany, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI arrived on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day event in Cologne. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Pope arrives at the airport in Cologne, western Germany, on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI is on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day. (AP Photo/Eckehard Schulz)
Pope Benedict XVI is welcomed by German President Horst Koehler and (R) after his arrival at the airport in Cologne August 18, 2005. Pope Benedict will face the toughest crowd of his four-month-old papacy when he visits the World Youth Day festival in Germany, where more than 400,000 lively young Catholics are expected to greet him. Although the youngsters from almost 200 countries are guaranteed to give the 78-year-old German a hearty reception, Benedict will come under scrutiny not only for what he tells his audience but the amount of charm and warmth he can muster. REUTERS/Michael Dalder
Pope Benedict XVI., right, and German president Horst Koehler, left, shake hands with handicapped young people during a welcoming ceremony at the airport in Cologne, Germany, Aug. 18, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI arrived on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day event in Cologne. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
Pope Benedict XVI delivers his speech during his welcoming ceremony at the airport near Cologne, western Germany, on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI arrived on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day in Cologne. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito, Pool)
Pope Benedict waves to participants of the 20th World Youth Day gathered on the bank of the river Rhine in the western German city of Cologne August 18, 2005. Pope Benedict arrived in Germany on Thursday on the first international trip of his pontificate, expressing his joy to be in his native country and among hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic young Catholics. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski
Pope Benedict waves from the boat RheinEnergie during a trip on the river Rhine in the western German city of Cologne August 18, 2005. Pope Benedict arrived in Germany on Thursday on the first international trip of his pontificate, expressing his joy to be in his native country and among hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic young Catholics. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski
Pope Benedict XVI waves to pilgrims from the RheinEnergie boat as he cruises down the river Rhine in Cologne, Germany, Thursday, Aug 18, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI arrived on Thursday on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day in Cologne. (AP Photo/Patrick Hertzog, pool)
Pope Benedict XVI, right, waves to pilgrims and spectators from a boat on the river Rhine in Cologne, western Germany, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Benedict XVI arrived for his first foreign trip as Pope in Cologne Thursday. (AP Photo/ Jan Bauer)
Pope Benedict XVI waves to pilgrims in Cologne, western Germany, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Benedict XVI came for his first foreign trip as Pope to Cologne Thursday. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Pope Benedict XVI waves as he leads a group of pilgrims on their way to Cologne's cathedral, August 18, 2005. Pope Benedict expressed joy on Thursday at returning to his native Germany and seeing hundreds of thousands of young Catholics reflecting the vitality of the Church on the first foreign trip of his papacy. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Pope Benedict XVI waves to pilgrims as drives in the Papa-mobil in the streets of Cologne, western Germany, Thursday Aug.18,2005. Benedict XVI came for his first foreign trip as Pope to Cologne Thursday. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
The image released by German Federal Press service shows Pope Benedict XVI as he waves to pilgrims in front of the cathedral in Cologne, Germany, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI arrived Thursday on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day in Cologne. (AP Photo/BPA, Andrea Bienert, pool)
Pope Benedict XVI, second right, is greeted by Cardinals at Cologne's Cathedral, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Benedict XVI came for his first foreign trip as Pope to Cologne Thursday.(AP Photo/Kai Pfaffenbach, pool)
The image released by German Federal Press service shows Pope Benedict XVI as he waves to pilgrims as he is on his way to the cathedral in Cologne, Germany, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI arrived Thursday on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day in Cologne. (AP Photo/BPA, Andrea Bienert, pool)
Pilgrims wade into the waters, as they wait for Pope Benedict XVI to pass by on a a boat, at the river Rhine in Cologne, western Germany, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Benedict XVI came for his first foreign trip as Pope to Cologne Thursday. (AP Photo/ Jan Bauer/ Pool)
Pilgrims wait for Pope Benedict XVI's boat trip at the river Rhine in Cologne, Germany, on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI arrived Thursday on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day in Cologne. (AP Photo/ Jan Bauer)
Pilgrims wait for Pope Benedict's boat to pass by at the banks of the river Rhine in Cologne, western Germany, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Benedict XVI arrived for his first foreign trip as Pope in Cologne Thursday. (AP Photo/ Jan Bauer)
A ship carrying Pope Benedict XVI drives on Rhine river towards the Cologne Cathedral August 18, 2005. Pope Benedict arrived in Germany on Thursday on the first international trip of his pontificate, expressing his joy to be in his native country and among hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic young Catholics. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz
Policemen check the bank of the river Rhine with the cathedral in background in Cologne, Germany, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, prior to the visit of Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict XVI arrived on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day in Cologne. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns)
A man waits for Pope Benedict XVI in downtown Cologne, western Germany, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Benedict XVI arrived for his first foreign trip as Pope in Cologne Thursday. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
An Irish participant of the 20th World Youth Day wears a flag showing a portrait of Pope Benedict XVI on his hat in Cologne August 18, 2005. Pope Benedict arrived in his German homeland on Thursday on the first international trip of his pontificate, a visit to the World Youth Day attended by hundreds of thousands of young Catholics. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
Thanks for the photo essay : )
An Irish participant of the 20th World Youth Day wears a flag showing a portrait of Pope Benedict XVI on his hat in Cologne August 18, 2005. Pope Benedict arrived in his German homeland on Thursday on the first international trip of his pontificate, a visit to the World Youth Day attended by hundreds of thousands of young Catholics. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
Awesome!
Thanks so much for this post! Wonderful pictures! God Bless Pope Benedict XVI!
He's looking good, better than he did during his first days as Pope.
Pope Benedict XVI prays in front of the altar of the cathedral in Cologne, western Germany, Thursday, Aug 18, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI arrived Thursday on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day in Cologne. (AP Photo/Michael Dalder, pool)
German Pope Benedict XVI waves to pilgrims in front of the Cathedral in Cologne, western Germany, Thursday, August 18, 2005. Benedict XVI came for his first foreign trip as Pope to Cologne Thursday. (AP Photo/ Thomas Kienzle/POOL)
Pope Benedict XVI is seen under Bavarian flags as he speaks in Cologne, western Germany, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005. Pope Benedict XVI arrived Thursday on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day in Cologne. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Pope Benedict XVI waves from the pope-mobile as he is surrounded by pilgrims in front of the cathedral in Cologne, western Germany, Thursday Aug.18,2005. Pope Benedict XVI arrived Thursday on his first foreign trip as pontiff to take part in the Roman Catholic Church's 20th World Youth Day in Cologne. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Very nice pictures. I'm glad he got his beanie cap back after if blew off. ;) How unusual to see a pope without it on. I wonder if his entourage carries spares?
Looks like he got a nice reception.
Hot diggity! Glad to see so many young people coming to join our Pope in prayer.
Simply beautiful, as always, Pyro -- thanks!
I've been to Cologne 4 times including last September. These are amazing pictures. I watched most of it on EWTN this morning, and they are replaying it right now. I suppose it will be on again tonight.
The sight of those pilgrims wading in the Rhein are really awesome. I hope their faith is as fervent as their enthusiasm! Pope B-XVI looked very calm and happy today. His English skill are very good. It was amazing to hear the clapping from different groups when he changed languages - from German to English to French to Spanish to Italian. I think the Holy Spirit really knew what He was doing when He inspired the Cardinals to vote for Ratzinger in April!
Thank you for this beautiful thread!
wonder photos! Thanks!
Oops, that should have been:
Wonderful photos!
GIPPERGAL at WYD - "Under the Koeln Sun" [August 18, 2005]
GIPPER GAL's Diary for August 15 - "A boat on the Rhine!"[August 16, 2005]
DIARY UPDATE or how GipperGal charmed the Italians and VV! [August 14, 2005]
Gipper Gal's Friday Diary Entry - the train trip from Italy to Germany [August 14, 2005]
Nightmare Train! - GipperGal's Italian version of the 'Orient Express'[August 12, 2005]
Benedetto Viva! Part II [Augusut 11, 2005]
"BEN-NEE-DETTO" - Become Pope, get a soccer chant - GipperGal at Papal Audience [ August 10, 2005]
On A Wing And A Prayer - GipperGal Takes Off For World Youth Day [August 8, 2005]
From Cologne to the Conquest of Europe: How the Muslim Brotherhood is Challenging the Pope
Festival Atmosphere at WYD - 9800 Priests, 750 Bishops at Event
Pope to Youths in Cologne (and us!), follow the martyrs’ heroic example
Cologne Cardinal Says WYD for Youth, Not Aging Dissidents
The first interview with Benedict XVI: "Youths, it’s beautiful to be Christians!"[August 10, 2005]
En route to Cologne, Cambodian youths pray for Italians: “They have forgotten their faith”.
WYD: 1000 youths from Russia have already reached Germany
Pope goes home to challenge Godless Germans hooked on having fun
WYD 2005: Mexican-Lebanese youths in Cologne and in search of their roots
WYD announces cancellation of controversial rock band’s performance
thanks for the pix
Now THIS is a great thread!
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