[…] During the interview, Ambassador Dybul highlighted the five year goals established by the President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)—all of which have been met this year. He noted that just a few years ago only about 50,000 people in Africa were receiving antiretroviral drugs, but that number has risen to over 2 million for 2008, largely thanks to PEPFAR. Behind these numbers, he continued, is a story of hope brought to places in which hope had disappeared.

[…] I send greetings to Muslims everywhere celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast. During the three-day festival of Eid al-Fitr, Muslims celebrate the completion of their fast and the blessings of a renewed faith. On this special occasion, families and friends around the globe gather to share traditional foods and congratulate each other on meeting the test of Ramadan.

[…] Ambassador Glendon spoke on the relationship between justice and human rights at the major international “Rimini Meeting” hosted by the lay Catholic movement Communion and Liberation on August 27, 2008. In her speech she underlined the need to promote and protect fundamental rights. Please click here for the full text of her remarks.

[…] Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon was interviewed by leading business daily Il Sole 24 Ore on August 27, 2009. In the interview, she underscored the fact that “relations between the US and the Holy See have never been better. The three extraordinary meetings between President Bush and the Pope in the last year clearly demonstrate this.”

[…] Ambassador Glendon hosted a Press Conference and Distribution of Proceedings on Friday, June 27, 2008, at the Istituto Maria Santissima Bambina. The event involved powerful interventions by several nuns and a priest working on the frontlines of the battle against trafficking in persons, and allowed for the presentation of the Proceedings of a week-long anti-trafficking Training Seminar held at the convent last October.

[…] This morning His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI received in audience President George Bush. Following a special protocol, the Holy Father greeted President Bush – accompanied by his wife Laura and by Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon – at the entrance to the Tower of St. John located in the Vatican Gardens.

[…] September 11, 2001, was etched into America's memory when 19 terrorists attacked us with barbarity unequaled in our history. On Patriot Day, we cherish the memory of the thousands of innocent victims lost, extend our thoughts and prayers to their families, and honor the heroic men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives so others might survive. Since 9/11, we have recognized the threat posed by terrorists to the safety of the American people and worked to protect our homeland by fighting terrorists abroad.

[…] The liturgical celebration reflected the diversity of Catholic heritages and sensibilities representative of the Archdiocese of Washington, where the Mass was held. Music composed in the 40 years since the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council was included, as were ancient Latin texts set to chant. A musical highlight was the appearance of opera star Placido Domingo who sang the opening phrase of "Panis Angelicus."

[…] Holy Father, Laura and I are privileged to have you here at the White House. We welcome you with the ancient words commended by Saint Augustine: "Pax Tecum." Peace be with you. You've chosen to visit America on your birthday. Well, birthdays are traditionally spent with close friends, so our entire nation is moved and honored that you've decided to share this special day with us. We wish you much health and happiness -- today and for many years to come.

[…] President Bush, on behalf of all Americans, welcomed the Holy Father, wished him a happy birthday, and thanked him for the spiritual and moral guidance, which he offers to the whole human family. The President wished the Pope every success in his Apostolic Journey and in his address at the United Nations, and expressed appreciation for the Pope's upcoming visit to "Ground Zero" in New York.

[…] Tickets to the two public Masses the pope will celebrate were swept up quickly by people eager to see and hear the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Requests for tickets for the Washington Mass at the new Nationals baseball stadium -- which opened March 30 -- numbered more than 150,000 for the 46,000 available spaces. And more than 200,000 applied for the 57,000 available seats in Yankee Stadium in New York.

[…] A while ago I announced that I would be naming a Presidential Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Conference, and I am pleased to announce it's Sada Cumber. He's a very successful businessman, a person who knows the Islamic world, and has agreed to serve in that capacity.