A couple of notes:

Many thanks to reader Thomas for sending along this link to Radio Bavaria, which has archived, for your viewing pleasure, video of the visit so far – it seems to be in little news capsules, but I’m not sure. But I think it is worth watching, even if you don’t speak German, to get a sense of the Pope’s demeanor as he speaks.

Also, don’t forget this post down below, with links to schedules, photo archives, etc.

Fr. Stephanus, O.S.B. points us to the crucifix being used in today’s Mass in Munich – it dates to 890, and is the oldest life-sized crucifix in the world.

As per usual, the Pope chatted a bit with reporters on the plane. A German journalist reports:

Are you planning other trips to Germany, for instance to Berlin?

I have probably heard it said somewhere that if one travels to Munich, one must also go to Berlin. But I am an old man. I do not know how much more time the Lord will give me. If I come back another time to Germany, then it will be to visit other parts – I would be very happy to do that. I would consider it a gift from God.

You have not been in Bavaria for quite some time, Holy Father. Have you felt homesick?

There are so many memories in my heart that I can always wander about in the landscape of memories. And I don’t feel myself all that distant, every time I speak to my brother on the telephone. So no, I don’t really feel too bad.

Sigh. See post below.

Anyway…today’s schedule: Mass, Angelus w/an adress/ lunch with the Archbishop/ Vespers with catechists, families with children.