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The cathedral of st. patrick's, built over many years through the sacrifices of many men and women is a symbol of the work of generations of american priests and religious and faithful who helped build up the church in the united states. many priests and religious in this country that have not only in education but in other areas have had a central role
[ cheers ] >> he's about 200 feet from the cathedral. i can see him from our location and i got to say it's an extraordinarily sight to actually see the pope for having covered him for so long, to suddenly see him in person. he's now pulling up in front of st. patrick's. you can see the media risers where we are. and he's just about to be greeted by the mayor of new york, the governor of new york, senator of new york, chuck schumer and the others. >> it's amazing when you think about this, anderson, the pope, he's been up since early this morning. he delivered a lengthy address before the unit...
Leaders of the united states, some of whom were more moved to tears just in his presence. but i think it's fair to say his face lit up among homeless people, especially homeless children. that's when he really -- you really saw his glow. >> i think he loves all people equally, but he's attracted to some people more. and he really loves to go to the poor, particularly to the young. we knew when he was archbishop of buenos aires he loved going into the slums. the same here. i think those who helped prepare this visit knew. you want to bring him to life, give him that opportunity. and he really s...
>> as he wished all those people who have been waiting for a long time "enjoy your meal," he said in spanish -- >> probably -- >> yes, something, he also said in the speech, in st. patrick's, that it is unconscionable to have homeless in a nation such as this, in any of our developed nations. i think that's something that one really needs to focus on. because i think people who see homeless in rich and wealthy countries are always very, very surprised. >> yes, i think that's right, and of course it's a lesson that certainly comes home to you in rome. when i first started covering the vatican 2...
Jet. he'll be taking that from joint base andrews right here to new york city. expected to arrive here in the big apple around 5:00 eastern. he'll be having mass at st. patrick's just a couple blocks away around 7:00 eastern. the words of unity that we heard from pope francis earlier today may be on the minds of many as he visits the 9/11 memorial and museum on friday. after addressing the u.n., the pontiff will head down to lower manhattan and spend time with family members who lost loved ones in the attacks. i spent time talking to folks who will be behind what promises to be a moving event....