Thousands pour into stadium for pope's message
Los Angeles TimesBy Tracy Wilkinson and Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
6:48 AM PDT, April 17, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Tens of thousands of the faithful poured into a baseball stadium this morning and cheered as Pope Benedict XVI arrived to deliver his message of hope and reconciliation.
Benedict will deliver the homily this morning at an open-air Mass in the stadium that is home to Baseball's Nationals. Officials said they are expecting 46,000 people.
After two days of official pomp and protocol, this morning's focus will be on Benedict's role as spiritual teacher for the faithful. He is expected to talk about how Jesus Christ brings hope to a world of woes.
It was a sharp contrast, as Benedict, a noted scholar, entered the arena more used to fun and games.
He arrived in the popemobile around 6:30 a.m., PDT. Surrounded by security guards, his vehicle moved around the stadium as the crowd erupted in cheers.
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Video of the live Mass can be watched here as well.
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