the pope is down in sunny mexico
he's on a world tour to drum-up support for his cause
his cause is for catholics to act more like catholics
pope benedict urged mexicans to wield their faith against
evils such as drug violence and illegally entering the US
- before hundreds of thousands of worshippers
the pope said that his people would find hope
if they purify their hearts and minds
- that doesn't sound so easy while on tequila...
in the shadow of the christ the king monument
one of the most important symbols of mexican christianity
mexican christianity defers because they use way more
guacamole
the pope hit town flying in a military superpuma helicopter
later he paraded around in the popemobile before
an enthusiastic crowd estimated at over 350,000 people
often seen as austere and reserved, the 84 year old pope
charmed the cheering crowd by donning a broad-brimmed
mexican sombrero that he wore on his way to the altar
before his homily, he took off the sombrero and flung it
to the ground, the huge crowd gasped with anticipation
but benedict wasn't about to dance around it...
with the latest round of violence terrorizing this country
people prayed that the pope's visit would bring peace
to this drug-war-torn country
'we pray that he gives us peace', somebody was quoted
before the ceremony, the vast field was filled with noise
as people took pictures with their cellphones
and passed around food bought on the nearby streets
the pope reportedly did not sample any street-made
street tacos, he does like guacamole, however
but as mass started, all the huge crowd fell silent
some even dropping to their knees on the dusty ground
and gazed at the pope's altar or giant video screen
benedict encouraged the mexicans to purify their hearts
to confront the sufferings, difficulties and evils of daily life
he urged the young to be messengers of peace in a country
that has witnessed the deaths of more than 47,000 people
“At this time when so many families are separated or forced to emigrate,
when so many are suffering due to poverty, corruption, domestic violence,
drug trafficking, the crisis of values and increased crime,
we come to Mary in search of consolation, strength and hope,” Benedict said
“She is the mother of the true God, who invites us to stay with faith and charity
beneath her mantle, so as to overcome in this way all evil and to establish
a more just and fraternal society.”
the pontiff later enjoyed a bullfight and yes, he did do
the mexican hat dance, skipping around the hat 2 times
then retired to the pool area where he pulled off his
outer pope garments for some sun and a round of margaritas
april fools
