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Group Prepares For Pope's Visit
On the eve of Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States as Pope, it is a sea of emotions for local Catholics.
"… Janet well on the eve of Pope Benedict the sixteenth first visit to the United States as Pope it is a sea of emotions for Catholics. Whether -- victims scarred by past memories of abuse are for those looking to the holy father for hope and inspiration. Pope Benedict strip is expected to be significant. It's defining moment for our -- the church and United States. Because it gives the American church an opportunity to really interact with the man who very much remains a mystery to many Catholics. Pope Benedict first stop is Washington DC where he'll spend two days in our nation's capital before heading to New York City for three days. And for those making the pilgrimage to be in the presence of the pontiff it is a chance of a lifetime. Going to New York and celebrating mass with the Pope. Is better than winning the lottery. Pauline an -- as part of a group of 133 parishioners from saint Anthony's of paddling New Bedford and the Fall River diocese were going to the holy father's -- Yankee Stadium on Sunday I'm going to the Pope. Where he's going to be just bringing their such an awesome feelings like. Tingling all over. Father Roger Landry pastor of saint Anthony has met Pope Benedict several times while studying in -- nothing new is always incredibly kind to. A young priest was going to be coming back United States to preach the gospel. But like many in the Catholic Church besides excitement about their leader coming to America. There is disappointment he's not coming to Boston the epicenter of the clergy sex abuse crisis in subsequent parish closings I would have blocked Pope Benedict to come to Boston I was -- very hard for him to come to Boston. I think it -- ignited much faster our renewal. I could understand the disappointment because I think every diocese wouldn't like the Pope to come to visit to. They -- diocese I don't think it's pushing in under the rug because I do believe that he will address the issue when he comes United States. Doctor to as a -- who has met the Pope also told me today that he does not believe it is a …" at 0:00
