this is history, and the meaning for the people goes far beyond faith and religion to faith. patrick is here. you know these people. it has more than just religious significance today. >> absolutely. we're hearing salsa, conga, it's going to be a very cuban mass. 1998 i was here covering that people were afraid to come out. they didn't know if they could come out. people are walking up in celebration. it's a different day here. >> very often, john allen, the pope is created by solemnity. he picked the praise "missionary of mercy" he wants to be common and he wants them to feel as if he's one of them. >> yes. every mass i covered is one part worship service and one part high school pep rally. people are excited when the pope comes out. in some yas it's easy to get