Seeing the Pope in Person

Seeing the Pope in person is a dream for many. In the upcoming week we'll see a lot more local stories from those who are traveling (some great distances) just to be in the Pope's presence. I've spoken to some folks locally who will be in attendance at the New York Mass. Many of them have said the same thing - "It may be our only opportunity, so we don't want to miss the chance."

This Daily Press story profiles some from the Diocese of Richmond who will be attending. It also receives kudos for passing the J.C. Survey. The story is one of few that actually mentions the theme of the Pope's visit.

This story, from the CantonRep, tells of high school junior Chris Cugini, who will be in attendance at the welcoming ceremony for the Pope on the South Lawn of the White House. The headline overstates it, saying that Cugini will meet the Pope and the President. More than likely, he'll be in a group of several hundred in attendance.

The St. Louis Review has this article about those who will be traveling from St. Louis. It's filled with profiles of those who will be attending.

Here's a story about Northeast Iowans who are making the trek. And another, about 100 folks from Maine.

Comments

[Linda Cacpal]

Pilgrims coming from far away? You should go to our Hawaii Catholic Herald for a story on some of us travelling about 5,000 miles to be with Pope Benedict in NY!

http://www.hawaiicatholicherald.org/

We know he'll never get to us even if he were younger, healthier, etc. So, for this once in a lifetime experience, we are coming! Our Bishop was good to us .. to get tickets, it was first come, first served (by email or phone call) ... you had to be alert to the announcement.

Personally, I also have to continue my dialysis treatents while in NY so I have to live day to day as to where I could catch his events besides the Yankee Stadium Mass.

But this Holy Father is worth it! Such a clear teacher and a little lion .. unafraid. See you in New York!