Pope Benedict XVI was greeted with pealing church bells, enthusiastic throngs and gorgeous spring weather during a historic journey across Washington that took him from the green expanse of the South Lawn of the White House to the stone steps of one of the city's most spectacular churches.

The Popemobile, arguably the most famous vehicle in the world, transports the pope to his many destinations.

Pope Benedict XVI, the spiritual leader of 65 million American Catholics, begins a six-day journey during which he will visit Washington and New York.

Pope Benedict XVI, a German who ascended to the papacy in April 2005, will visit Washington, D.C. and New York, N.Y. in April.

From his landing at Andrews Air Force Base to his historic first Mass in the United States, Pope Benedict XVI was the focal point of tens of thousands of Catholics in the D.C. area.

Speaking at the National Catholic Prayer Breafast in Washington Friday, President Bush reflected on the exciting week he spent hosting Pope Benedict XVI.

NEWSWEEK's videocast of Jon Meacham on Pope Benedict XVI's public address in Washington, D.C.

In a speech before a gathering of Catholic educators at The Catholic University of America, Pope Benedict XVI said children of all social and economic backgrounds must have access to an education in faith.

Barbara Blaine, founder and president of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, as a guest on Newsweek's pope videocast.

The metro trains filled to the brim with thousands traveling to the see and participate in the the Pope's Mass at Nationals Stadium.

Pope Benedict XVI delivers mass to an enthusiastic crowd of 46,000 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Eboo Patel, founder and executive director of the Interfaith Youth Core, speaks about Pope Benedict XVI's relationship with Islam with On Faith's Sally Quinn.

Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim congressman and a former Catholic, speaks about the Pope's statement that Islam is an evil religion with On Faith' Sally Quinn. Watch the rest of the On Faith interview with Ellison on May 1.

Pope Benedict XVI told a massive crowd in Washington that 'great efforts' have been made to deal honestly and fairly with the sexual abuse crisis in the Roman Catholic church.

Pope Benedict XVI has subtly made a statement about values through his return to historical and traditional papal clothing.

As the pope's motorcade traveled from the White House to the Vatican Embassy, thousands lined the street for a chance to see Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday, April 16.

Thousands stream into Nationals Park for mass with Pope Benedict XVI.