Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20140427:14:02:00
Good pope for his sense of humor and common touch. he's celebrated for launching the second vatican council, a historic gathering of bishops in the 1960s that moved the church to the modern age. and during his 26 year reign, the car izicmatic conservative implemented vatican two and traveled the world, energizing a new generation of catholics. he's revered for his fight against communism in eastern europe, especially his native poland. the former living pope also joined in the mass at st. peter's today. for more on this morning's historic event, nbc news correspondent anne thompson joins us fr...