Comments on: The Pope Arrives in New York http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/ Follow FOX News reporters and producers around the globe to get raw, behind-the-scenes access to the stories making headlines. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:10:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: John Toler http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-10844 John Toler Fri, 02 May 2008 20:34:54 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-10844 Hi Father Jonathan, It was my pleasure to meet you boarding at DFW and briefly at SLC; I pray you are safely back in Rome at present. As a Christian, I was overjoyed at the reception that The Holy Father received in our country. He is the world's most prominent Christian and uplifts an inspires all who believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. I was particularly grateful that he praised the goodness of the United States of America in what this country has done for the freedom of mankind since created by men of Christian faith some 200 years ago. Millions of Americans were inspired by a true man of God to see that we are not without faults, but not responsible for evil in the world as some politicians would have us believe. Those folks were strangely silent during the visit and probably not moved by the wonderful experience of love and joy that encompassed the whole occasion. As Christians, we should be the most joyous people on earth, after all we Know how the Book ends! May God continue to Bless the Holy Father in His work and you in yours. In The Love of Christ, John Toler Hi Father Jonathan,
It was my pleasure to meet you boarding at DFW and briefly at SLC; I pray you are safely back in Rome at present. As a Christian, I was overjoyed at the reception that The Holy Father received in our country. He is the world’s most prominent Christian and uplifts an inspires all who believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. I was particularly grateful that he praised the goodness of the United States of America in what this country has done for the freedom of mankind since created by men of Christian faith some 200 years ago. Millions of Americans were inspired by a true man of God to see that we are not without faults, but not responsible for evil in the world as some politicians would have us believe. Those folks were strangely silent during the visit and probably not moved by the wonderful experience of love and joy that encompassed the whole occasion. As Christians, we should be the most joyous people on earth, after all we Know how the Book ends!
May God continue to Bless the Holy Father in His work and you in yours.
In The Love of Christ,
John Toler

]]> By: Al Timko http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-10456 Al Timko Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:18:23 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-10456 Thank you Father Jonathan for your presentation of the Pope's visit. It was wonderful and thanks Fox News for the program. I also thank you Father Jonathan for your bog's they are heart warming. In your travels in the Fox newsroom if you should run into Bill O'Reilly, maybe you should pull him of the side and give him some Catholic teaching. Some of his remarks on the Pope where a little over board. Or if on your travels you ever run into Father John Corapi of EWTN maybe you could get Bill O'Reilly and him together, might be interesting. God Bless Father and keep up the good work we need you. Thank you Father Jonathan for your presentation of the Pope’s visit. It was wonderful and thanks Fox News for
the program. I also thank you Father Jonathan for your bog’s they are heart warming.

In your travels in the Fox newsroom if you should run into Bill O’Reilly, maybe you should pull him of the side and give him some Catholic teaching. Some of his remarks on the Pope where a little over board. Or if on your travels you ever run into Father John Corapi of EWTN maybe you could get Bill O’Reilly and him together, might
be interesting.

God Bless Father and keep up the good work we need you.

]]> By: Sue Scallan http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-10278 Sue Scallan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:05:32 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-10278 Want to tell FOX News how much my husband and I enjoy your programming in general. We are residents of New Zealand but are US Citizens. We keep FOX "on" most of the time and like to hear home news, "American" speech, etc. Most recently, regarding primary elections, and coverage of the Pope's visit to USA. As to the Pope's visit, specifically: I liked that your staff got so many close-ups of Benedict's face. Caught the inflection in his voice during his presentations. Captured on film and commented on the jubilation of participants and witnesses. Helped me feel 'there'. Helped me feel like I got to know who Benedict is and what his intentions and affections are. All very appealing. Impressive too is how he relates to all ages. Is humble and simple. Your coverage gave immediacy to all of that. I compiment you on the extent of the coverage, to include the musical accompaniaments of the ceremonies, which is espeically important to me personally. I liked the comments by the two priests you secured to explain what was going on and why. As a cradle catholic, totally steeped in Catholic teaching and tradition, it was reinforcing. As a family member and friend to many non-Catholics, I could appreciate how much the priests' comments might help others understand the Pope's meaning and what the Catholic religion is about. They did "us" proud! They were not sanctimonious; they were reasonable and approachable. You did well to select them for your programming! Sue S. Want to tell FOX News how much my husband and I enjoy your programming in general. We are residents of New Zealand but are US Citizens. We keep FOX “on” most of the time and like to hear home news, “American” speech, etc. Most recently, regarding primary elections, and coverage of the Pope’s visit to USA.

As to the Pope’s visit, specifically:
I liked that your staff got so many close-ups of Benedict’s face. Caught the inflection in his voice during his presentations. Captured on film and commented on the jubilation of participants and witnesses. Helped me feel ‘there’. Helped me feel like I got to know who Benedict is and what his intentions and affections are. All very appealing. Impressive too is how he relates to all ages. Is humble and simple. Your coverage gave immediacy to all of that.

I compiment you on the extent of the coverage, to include the musical accompaniaments of the ceremonies, which is espeically important to me personally.

I liked the comments by the two priests you secured to explain what was going on and why. As a cradle catholic, totally steeped in Catholic teaching and tradition, it was reinforcing. As a family member and friend to many non-Catholics, I could appreciate how much the priests’ comments might help others understand the Pope’s meaning and what the Catholic religion is about. They did “us” proud! They were not sanctimonious; they were reasonable and approachable. You did well to select them for your programming!

Sue S.

]]> By: Charles E. Dalbec http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-10236 Charles E. Dalbec Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:22:45 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-10236 I want to thank The Fox News Network for the wonderful presentation of the Visit of the Pope to America. The mayors of New York and New Jersey, Presidents Bush's reception of His Holiness and all the others involved were just terrific. The Fox News Network should be recognized for their role in the Pope in America. Both priest, Father Jonathan Morris and Father Elante? really explained everything so very well. It was so nice hearing from the Pope and His Holinees using a common sence approach to our love for Jesus, especially forgiveness. Going to Ground Zero, meeting some of the missing relatives of the 3,000 victims, saying Mass in Washington, D.C. at the Imacullate Conception Basilica at CUA, saying Mass at Yankee Stadium with over 50,000 people, meeting the special children and their parents, and the enormous crowds was fabulous. Thank you again for the fine job you did. I want to thank The Fox News Network for the wonderful presentation of the Visit of the Pope to America. The mayors of New York and New Jersey, Presidents Bush’s reception of His Holiness and all the others involved were just terrific. The Fox News Network should be recognized for their role in the Pope in America. Both priest, Father Jonathan Morris and Father Elante? really explained everything so very well. It was so nice hearing from the Pope and His Holinees using a common sence approach to our love for Jesus, especially forgiveness. Going to Ground Zero, meeting some of the missing relatives of the 3,000 victims, saying Mass in Washington, D.C. at the Imacullate Conception Basilica at CUA, saying Mass at Yankee Stadium with over 50,000 people, meeting the special children and their parents, and the enormous crowds was fabulous. Thank you again for the fine job you did.

]]> By: Rebecca http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-10173 Rebecca Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:54:55 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-10173 There is a special page on God Tube, where you can find some of Father Jonathan's interviews and his coverage of the Papal trip: http://www.godtube.com/fatherjonathan In addition, this site is constantly being updated with his interviews, as he gives them on Fox News Channel. There is a special page on God Tube, where you can find some of Father Jonathan’s interviews and his coverage of the Papal trip:

http://www.godtube.com/fatherjonathan

In addition, this site is constantly being updated with his interviews, as he gives them on Fox News Channel.

]]> By: Linda Moon http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-10104 Linda Moon Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:10:13 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-10104 Hats Off to Fr. Jonathan!! Father Jonathan... My sincere thanks are extended to you, the Monsignor, and the Fox Network. I was glued to the TV watching as much of the Pope's visit as possible. Your commentary made the experience that much more special. I also so enjoyed the background information on our Holy Father's, and your life and service to the Church. My only regret yesterday was that I had to stop watching to go to Mass and although I left my recorder on, to view later, the tape ran out and I didn't get to see the Pope's departing ceremony (note: my regret was NOT that I had to go to Mass, but that I missed the story on TV :-) ). I tried to watch Fox today to catch a follow-up story, but there was NO mention of the Pope at all on ANY network...about his departure, his flight back or his arrival back in Rome. You'd think that someone would have noted that he had a safe trip!!!! Anyway, thanks for all you do, Fr. J. I'm looking forward to your future Fox visits as well as reading your book. Warm regards, Linda Hats Off to Fr. Jonathan!!

Father Jonathan…
My sincere thanks are extended to you, the Monsignor, and the Fox Network. I was glued to the TV watching as much of the Pope’s visit as possible. Your commentary made the experience that much more special. I also so enjoyed the background information on our Holy Father’s, and your life and service to the Church.

My only regret yesterday was that I had to stop watching to go to Mass and although I left my recorder on, to view later, the tape ran out and I didn’t get to see the Pope’s departing ceremony (note: my regret was NOT that I had to go to Mass, but that I missed the story on TV :-) ). I tried to watch Fox today to catch a follow-up story, but there was NO mention of the Pope at all on ANY network…about his departure, his flight back or his arrival back in Rome. You’d think that someone would have noted that he had a safe trip!!!!

Anyway, thanks for all you do, Fr. J. I’m looking forward to your future Fox visits as well as reading your book.

Warm regards,

Linda

]]> By: Marlene Branca http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-10088 Marlene Branca Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:09:13 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-10088 Father Jonathon, I spent my whole weekend and the few days before watching the pope on FOX NEWS. They did a superb job. And I want to say "Thank you" to Fox News and to you for all the work you did. God Bless, Marlene Father Jonathon,
I spent my whole weekend and the few days before watching the pope on FOX NEWS. They did a superb job. And I want to say “Thank you” to Fox News and to you for all the work you did.
God Bless, Marlene

]]> By: Donna G http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-10086 Donna G Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:06:22 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-10086 Father Jonathan, I love you for two reasons: 1) you seem so very sincere, and 2) you are very handsome to look at. But on a serious note, I too am bothered by the reference to the Pope as "Holy Father." The Bible says, "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in Heaven." (Matthew 23:9) As for your statement that Catholics do not worship anyone, kissing the Pope's hands and bowing to him are nothing but idol worship. I was in Los Angeles when the last Pope visited the U.S. and was shocked to see the crowds of people running out into the street kissing the concrete after the "popemobile" went by. This is blatant idol worship. You say you agree that there is only one mediator between God and man, yet Catholics pray to Mary and the saints. I ask you to please read Chapters 9 and 10 of the Book of Hebrews, which explains how when Jesus died on the Cross, the Temple vail was spit in two and we gained access to the Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am sure that the early Christians looked to Peter and the apostles for direction, but they did not pray to them. And one other thing which troubles me - in the Catholic church you only see Jesus as a baby or on a crucifix. Yes, he came to earth in human flesh and died on a cross, but He is no longer in the manger or on that cross. We worship a Risen Lord! I pray, Father Jonathan, that you will read the Bible! You are too precious not to know the truth! Father Jonathan, I love you for two reasons: 1) you seem so very sincere, and 2) you are very handsome to look at. But on a serious note, I too am bothered by the reference to the Pope as “Holy Father.” The Bible says, “Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in Heaven.” (Matthew 23:9) As for your statement that Catholics do not worship anyone, kissing the Pope’s hands and bowing to him are nothing but idol worship. I was in Los Angeles when the last Pope visited the U.S. and was shocked to see the crowds of people running out into the street kissing the concrete after the “popemobile” went by. This is blatant idol worship. You say you agree that there is only one mediator between God and man, yet Catholics pray to Mary and the saints. I ask you to please read Chapters 9 and 10 of the Book of Hebrews, which explains how when Jesus died on the Cross, the Temple vail was spit in two and we gained access to the Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am sure that the early Christians looked to Peter and the apostles for direction, but they did not pray to them. And one other thing which troubles me - in the Catholic church you only see Jesus as a baby or on a crucifix. Yes, he came to earth in human flesh and died on a cross, but He is no longer in the manger or on that cross. We worship a Risen Lord! I pray, Father Jonathan, that you will read the Bible! You are too precious not to know the truth!

]]> By: Carlin http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-10065 Carlin Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:08:20 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-10065 Father Jonathan, Last night during the coverage of the Popes departure, you briefly referenced a book written by the Cardinals on why they elected Benedict to become our next Pope. I cannot find this book anywhere in my general searches. Can you please email me the title and author of this book? I would really like to read it. Totus tuus- Carlin Father Jonathan,
Last night during the coverage of the Popes departure, you briefly referenced a book written by the Cardinals on why they elected Benedict to become our next Pope. I cannot find this book anywhere in my general searches. Can you please email me the title and author of this book? I would really like to read it.

Totus tuus-
Carlin

]]> By: Peggy Lou Morgan http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9990 Peggy Lou Morgan Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:54:55 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9990 I am hopeful this will not appear as a duplicate. I submitted it but it didn't come through the first attempt so I will re do it. I was so touched by the blessing of the children with special needs. As the mother of an adult with special needs, a blogger and author of a book on parenting children with special needs, I hear from many parents internationally who have been hurt by Christians and not necessarily welcomed in churches with their children. To hear the Pope's blessings and acceptance was truly beautiful to me. This Protestant was truly touched by the Pope. God Bless, Peggy Lou I am hopeful this will not appear as a duplicate. I submitted it but it didn’t come through the first attempt so I will re do it.

I was so touched by the blessing of the children with special needs. As the mother of an adult with special needs, a blogger and author of a book on parenting children with special needs, I hear from many parents internationally who have been hurt by Christians and not necessarily welcomed in churches with their children. To hear the Pope’s blessings and acceptance was truly beautiful to me.

This Protestant was truly touched by the Pope.

God Bless,

Peggy Lou

]]> By: Johanne Harriott http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9973 Johanne Harriott Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:24:40 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9973 Dear Father Jonathan I am a cradle Catholic. I can't tell you how thrilled I am about Fox News coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's visit. It was wonderful and made me very proud to say I am a Catholic. I too questioned his election as Pope but I guess the Holy Spirit knew what he was doing. Please let Fox News what a fantastic job they and their correspondents did. My hat's off to you and Msgr. Lisanti also. God Bless You All Johanne Harriott Murrells Inlet, South Carolina Dear Father Jonathan
I am a cradle Catholic. I can’t tell you how thrilled I am about Fox News coverage of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit. It was wonderful and made me very proud to say I am a Catholic. I too questioned his election as Pope but I guess the Holy Spirit knew what he was doing.
Please let Fox News what a fantastic job they and their correspondents did. My hat’s off to you and Msgr. Lisanti also.

God Bless You All
Johanne Harriott
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

]]> By: F. Olson http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9963 F. Olson Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:38:16 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9963 Dear Father, As a 56 year old who received the sacraments of Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage in the Catholic church, I have lapsed....terribly. Watching the Pope's visit was so exhilarating to me, very much to my surprise. I watched every second of the coverage on Fox that I could. Tomorrow I'm going to my local parish and give it a second go.... I hope the young will do the same. Pray for me... Viva B XVI Dear Father,

As a 56 year old who received the sacraments of Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage in the Catholic church, I have lapsed….terribly. Watching the Pope’s visit was so exhilarating to me, very much to my surprise. I watched every second of the coverage on Fox that I could. Tomorrow I’m going to my local parish and give it a second go…. I hope the young will do the same.

Pray for me…

Viva B XVI

]]> By: chuck skaggs http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9962 chuck skaggs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:37:54 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9962 Father Jonathan, I went to Catholic schools all my life and find you and your knowledge inspiring. Although it had been many years since I went to mass ( I believe in Communion in the mouth, genuflection, etc, my respect for the Nuns have kept me to this), if you ever come to San Bernardino California, I need you to hear my confession, and get me back on track. I see you will be in Thousand Oaks soon. Perhaps I can come to see you, but my MBA studies are nearing the end. Perhaps this degree will be used for the work of God and our Lady...yet I do not know how to do this as yet. Cecil Doyle will get my prayers too. I pray that St Jude will help my mom with her fatal cancer, but seeing His Holiness, Benedict, makes me understand and remember that this shell we carry will not last and something better is coming, thanks be to God. Keep up the good news, I watch you on Fox, get on Laura Ingraham (she is an awesome and enlightened Catholic Convert). I have now a greater desire and will to go to confession. Prey for the Pope and the flock, myself needs any prayer and the entire world even more. A child of Christ (but a rather unworthy one) Chuck Father Jonathan, I went to Catholic schools all my life and find you and your knowledge inspiring. Although it had been many years since I went to mass ( I believe in Communion in the mouth, genuflection, etc, my respect for the Nuns have kept me to this), if you ever come to San Bernardino California, I need you to hear my confession, and get me back on track. I see you will be in Thousand Oaks soon. Perhaps I can come to see you, but my MBA studies are nearing the end. Perhaps this degree will be used for the work of God and our Lady…yet I do not know how to do this as yet.
Cecil Doyle will get my prayers too. I pray that St Jude will help my mom with her fatal cancer, but seeing His Holiness, Benedict, makes me understand and remember that this shell we carry will not last and something better is coming, thanks be to God.
Keep up the good news, I watch you on Fox, get on Laura Ingraham (she is an awesome and enlightened Catholic Convert).

I have now a greater desire and will to go to confession. Prey for the Pope and the flock, myself needs any prayer and the entire world even more.

A child of Christ (but a rather unworthy one)
Chuck

]]> By: Wally Harpen http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9928 Wally Harpen Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:00:04 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9928 Dear Father Jonathan: Fox News coverage of the Pope's visit was wonderful and certainly pleasing to God. Your comments and asides as well as Msgr.Lisante's brought understanding. Please pass along my thanks to the Fox News people. We want to see more of you on Fox News. I'm sure God is blessing you!! Wally Harpen Wilmington, Ohio Dear Father Jonathan: Fox News coverage of the Pope’s visit was wonderful and certainly pleasing to God. Your comments and asides as well as Msgr.Lisante’s brought understanding. Please pass along my thanks to the Fox News people. We want to see more of you on Fox News.
I’m sure God is blessing you!!
Wally Harpen
Wilmington, Ohio

]]> By: Joyce Delaney http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9925 Joyce Delaney Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:56:58 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9925 Dear Father, My husband and I both have enjoyed listening to you these past few day.s You have done a wonderful job of explaining things to the public. Fox News is very lucky to have you on their team. God Bless you Dave and Joyce Delaney from Ohio too!! Dear Father,
My husband and I both have enjoyed listening to you these past few day.s You
have done a wonderful job of explaining things to the public.
Fox News is very lucky to have you on their team.
God Bless you
Dave and Joyce Delaney
from Ohio too!!

]]> By: Nancy Murray http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9923 Nancy Murray Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:56:00 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9923 Thank you, Fr. Jonathan, for your gracious and accurate commentary on the Pope's visit and the Mass. I am very grateful to Fox News for presenting the Mass at Yankee Stadium in its entirety without commercials. I am one of the hundreds of thousands of Catholics who "lost" the lottery to get a ticket into the Mass in DC, so it was a great gift to be able to watch most of the DC Mass earlier this week, and all of today's Mass on Fox. May God bless and keep you. Thank you, Fr. Jonathan, for your gracious and accurate commentary on the Pope’s visit and the Mass. I am very grateful to Fox News for presenting the Mass at Yankee Stadium in its entirety without commercials. I am one of the hundreds of thousands of Catholics who “lost” the lottery to get a ticket into the Mass in DC, so it was a great gift to be able to watch most of the DC Mass earlier this week, and all of today’s Mass on Fox. May God bless and keep you.

]]> By: Bunny Lee http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9896 Bunny Lee Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:41:34 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9896 Dear Fr. Jonathan, thank you for your LIFE for the Church~particularly this broadcast of the Pope in Yankee Stadium. Your comments were very helpful and you were the perfect counterpoint to "Shep" who was a bit rude, abrupt and more than a little ignorant. Of course, he cannot be blamed for not being aware of the practice of the Mass, not being a Catholic. Except, as a journalist, he should have gone to Mass somewhere and learned what was expected. I would like to suggest that next time such an event occurs, all the non-Catholic press members educate themselves so they don't offend those of us watching this as a Worship event. Now, I have a request--would you please visit Hannity's America and have the Ave Maria played as sung by the guest singer on this Mass? Some of your erudite comments were covering that beautiful song and I found myself speaking to your image like an irate Catholic mother whose "son" was not being reverent. Even though I did not grow up Catholic, two of my Uncles raised their families Catholic, so I have heard that irate Mother language enough to recognize it. But never did I expect to hear it from myself. So, a little respect for His Mother, please. :-) Love and Prayers, Bunny Lee bgrammabunny@aol.com Dear Fr. Jonathan, thank you for your LIFE for the Church~particularly this broadcast of the Pope in Yankee Stadium. Your comments were very helpful and you were the perfect counterpoint to “Shep” who was a bit rude, abrupt and more than a little ignorant. Of course, he cannot be blamed for not being aware of the practice of the Mass, not being a Catholic. Except, as a journalist, he should have gone to Mass somewhere and learned what was expected. I would like to suggest that next time such an event occurs, all the non-Catholic press members educate themselves so they don’t offend those of us watching this as a Worship event. Now, I have a request–would you please visit Hannity’s America and have the Ave Maria played as sung by the guest singer on this Mass? Some of your erudite comments were covering that beautiful song and I found myself speaking to your image like an irate Catholic mother whose “son” was not being reverent. Even though I did not grow up Catholic, two of my Uncles raised their families Catholic, so I have heard that irate Mother language enough to recognize it. But never did I expect to hear it from myself. So, a little respect for His Mother, please. :-) Love and Prayers, Bunny Lee bgrammabunny@aol.com

]]> By: Clark Fortney http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9859 Clark Fortney Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:56:15 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9859 although the Pope represents the Catholic Church I believe he has been a light of hope in this troubled and difficult world for all of the people. The world needs hope! Only through the wolrd's religions can we beging to honestly discuss the differences that keep us apart. We are more alike than we are different. although the Pope represents the Catholic Church I believe he has been a light of hope in this troubled and difficult world for all of the people. The world needs hope! Only through the wolrd’s religions can we beging to honestly discuss the differences that keep us apart. We are more alike than we are different.

]]> By: Richard Alibozek http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9849 Richard Alibozek Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:27:05 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9849 Dear Father Jonathan, I am a practicing Catholic and have been following the Pope's visit on Fox TV. A question arose with some of my Catholic friends at Saturday's Mass; Why does the Pope wear red shoes? It may seem a silly question, but it must have some significance that we seem to have forgotten. Thank you for your time. Richard Alibozek (Parishioner at Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Church in Greenville South Carolina) Dear Father Jonathan,

I am a practicing Catholic and have been following the Pope’s visit on Fox TV. A question arose with some of my Catholic friends at Saturday’s Mass; Why does the Pope wear red shoes? It may seem a silly question, but it must have some significance that we seem to have forgotten.

Thank you for your time.

Richard Alibozek

(Parishioner at Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Church in Greenville South Carolina)

]]> By: Fred http://onthescene.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/the-pope-arrives-in-new-york/#comment-9798 Fred Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:29:02 +0000 http://foxtracker.wordpress.com/?p=600#comment-9798 Thank you Father Jonathan for your holy sacrifice. To all fellow Catholics, please pray for our Priests, Nuns and Deacons. The Church is making a spiritual renewal and it is so refreshing to see the youth movement that John Paul II so emphasized. Thank you Father Jonathan for your holy sacrifice. To all fellow Catholics, please pray for our Priests, Nuns and Deacons. The Church is making a spiritual renewal and it is so refreshing to see the youth movement that John Paul II so emphasized.

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