Pope celebrates Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC

[onehandle]

Source: AP

NEW YORK - Pope Benedict XVI came to preach at St. Patrick's cathedral Saturday, the third anniversary of his election at pope, feted by cardinals and bishops, priests and nuns who jammed the magnificent Gothic church on Fifth Avenue.

He was met outside by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, while former Mayor Rudy Giuliani was inside.

Benedict blessed the cathedral with holy water before making his way to the altar of the landmark church. As the pope walked down the center aisle, nuns clutched at his robes, showing an enthusiasm for his presence that has spread among the general public.

The Vatican said the German-born pope came outside from his residence on the Upper East Side Friday night to greet a crowd of more than 500 people who had lined up for hours. He shook hands and blessed the crowd before returning inside.

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[0007]

1. Perhaps the Pope is giving the last rites to the U.S. and we only

think this liturgy is an act of celebrations.

como se diria en ingles " encoger los hombros" ?
gracias!

[onehandle]

2. Bush killed the Middle-Class, so maybe. nt

[OKthatsIT]

7. My thoughts, exactly. The Vatican Occultists arrive in NYC

....it doesnt matter if you believe it or not.

THEY DO.

[rurallib]

3. I watched some of that and couldn't help but think of the money

that was spent on vestments and all the ornate decorations etc in St. Patrick's. Then I couldn't help but think how much good some of that money could do. I saw they had a special chalice for the pope that must have cost thousands .......

[Wilms]

4. If you think that's expensive...

...consider the costs of settlements, attorney fees, and loss of donations resulting from child molesting priests.

[alfredo]

5. I found all the bowing and scraping odd. It just seemed out of place

in a democracy. I bow before no man.

[JNelson6563]

6. I think it's cool.

I like that the Catholics in the US get a chance to see the Pope in their own country. I like when leaders from around the world travel here and elsewhere, I just think it's a good thing.

Julie

[MichiganVote]

8. The Extreme Makeover enters the final round.