Contact: David Uebbing, Catholic News Agency (CNA), 303-715-3265

MEDIA ADVISORY, April 11 /Standard Newswire/ -- Pope Benedict XVI's historic trip on April 15-20 promises to be an unprecedented media event and a pivotal point for the Catholic Church in the United States. If you are looking to get the inside scoop on what this visit means for the Church and on what the Pope is saying, look no further.

Catholic News Agency (CNA) will be offering the most extensive coverage possible to help you follow Pope Benedict as he brings the hope of Christ to the United States. Beginning on Monday, April 15, CNA's retooled web site will be offering unparalleled, up-to-the-minute coverage of his trip to Washington D.C. and New York.

Here are some of the features you can expect:

• On-site reporting
• Live video and audio clips
• In-depth coverage of papal speeches
• Reaction to the Pope's addresses from relevant clergy and informed Catholics
• Background on Pope Benedict XVI's pontificate, past documents, Encyclicals and photos
• FAQs about the Pope's visit
• Links for papal merchandise and souvenirs

Anyone is welcome to use our news and resources for publication free of charge, because we believe that news regarding the Catholic Church should be available for all who wish to read it. We only ask that you cite CNA as the source of the article and provide a link to the original.

CNA continues to be one of the fastest growing Catholic news providers on the internet. Visit us for the latest Catholic news at www.catholicnewsagency.com