Benedict the star this day in Big Apple
Pope Benedict XVI arrived to a deafening roar from the crowd at Yankee Stadium this afternoon.
The Washington Times - 12 minutes ago
April 20, 2008
NEW YORK — The Big Apple"s farewell Mass with Pope Benedict XVI first appeared like a cross between a Las Vegas revue and a Billy Graham crusade.
Performances by singer Stephanie Mills, guitarist Jose Feliciano and pianist Harry Connick Jr., the latter singing “How Great Thou Art,” entertained a crowd of 57,000 who had been in their seats since before noon.
The main altar was placed over a large, diamond-shaped stage that was moved into place soon after Thursday"s Yankees-Red Sox game. In the midst of the diamond was a large papal shield with yellow and white ribbons radiating from it. Purple and yellow bunting attached to gold rose medallions.
Near the end of the pre-Mass show, a large group of liturgical dancers appeared on the field waving origami-style large white paper doves on large poles. As they finished, a flock of real doves was released into the sky.
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NEW YORK — The Big Apple"s farewell Mass with Pope Benedict XVI first appeared like a cross between a Las Vegas revue and a Billy Graham crusade.
Performances by singer Stephanie Mills, guitarist Jose Feliciano and pianist Harry Connick Jr., the latter singing “How Great Thou Art,” entertained a crowd of 57,000 who had been in their seats since before noon.
The main altar was placed over a large, diamond-shaped stage that was moved into place soon after Thursday"s Yankees-Red Sox game. In the midst of the diamond was a large papal shield with yellow and white ribbons radiating from it. Purple and yellow bunting attached to gold rose medallions.
Near the end of the pre-Mass show, a large group of liturgical dancers appeared on the field waving origami-style large white paper doves on large poles. As they finished, a flock of real doves was released into the sky.
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