But he didn't kiss the ground!

The pope arrived from Rome yesterday. There is so much hoopla. It's really interesting and kinda fun to watch. Just today I could tell where he was simply because of traffic and helicopters overhead.

When he landed, he went straight to President Lula. He didn't kiss the ground. I heard from others that he should have done that first thing, as if to bless the country he is in. Hey, Pope John Paul II did that.

He'll be here til Sunday, maybe it's Monday. Tomorrow Catholic schools are out. The pope is making it official: a deceased Brazilian priest will become a saint. I'm not sure what exactly happens for one to be a candidate to be a saint. I believe there must be 2 miracles for which the saint-want-a-be must account. I don't know what else.

The pope came out swinging last night. In a speeach, he's taking a firm stand in opposition to abortion. If you're a Catholic politician and you're pro-choice, the pope says that politician should be excommunicated. I like this man.

I'm glad the pope is in town. I hope he has a good time and a safe visit. I hope he will use this time to focus his message of faith on Christ, and only Jesus Christ.