Pope John Paul II to Tour United States Amid Tight Security
The pope will travel nine U S cities with thousands of security officers, dogs, metal detectors and helicopters. Guards worry about his spontaneity as crowds line parade routes for Masses in Miami, New Orleans, San Antonio, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Monterey, San Francisco and Detroit.
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Pope John Paul II Prays for US Church Ahead of American Visit
At Castel Gandolfo the pope asks for strength for the Roman Catholic Church in the United States and a special blessing for his trip to America. He greets English-speaking pilgrims and notes his second pastoral visit to the United States begins Thursday. He prays for Mary’s protection over the US and offers his apostolic blessing.
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