Below is the Vatican Radio recording of the Holy Father's homily at the Mass he celebrated yesterday at the Washington National Stadium, before a congregation of about 50,000 people. The homily is a moving message of hope, including a courageous and humble admission (the third public mention) of the terrible pain and shame caused by abuse in the Church. It calls the Church in America (and indeed in all parts of the world) to work for healing, to remain firm in hope even amidst the "groaning" of this present time, to overcome the divisions of polarization in the Church, and to continue proclaiming the Gospel which is a response to world's deepest search for freedom, authentic happiness and "the fulfillment of its deepest aspirations." It is permeated by a profound longing that the Holy Spirit renew the face of the earth and the Church.
The Holy Father has surprised and consoled so many by his great-hearted, humble and hopeful deeds and acts: in his meetings with the bishops, with the victims of abuse, with University Presidents. We continue to pray for the Holy Father in his mission, as successor of Peter, of witnessing to the Resurrection, and of confirming the brothers and sisters in faith, hope and love.
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