Pope Opens Tour of Latin America in Brazil - VOA Story

Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Brazil for a five-day visit that includes meetings with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and with church leaders from across Latin America. In Sao Paulo, the pope also is expected to use his public appearances to address key social problems facing the region.

Pope Benedict's visit to Sao Paulo, opens his five-day trip to Latin America. On his arrival here, he was greeted at the airport by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife, Brazilian officials, and the Catholic bishops of the country.

On Friday, Pope Benedict is to canonize an 18th century Brazilian-born Franciscan monk, known as Frei Galvao. Some observers say the ceremony to name the first Brazilian-born saint may spark new interest in the Roman Catholic church.

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[heckler171]

the bible talks about this. pope ur done for

[heckler171]

look at these devils they are scared because latin america is moving toward socialism which is bringing up the people and bringing down the pope who has been one of the ppl reeping the benefits of their poverty

[pinkosmondfan]

Why are you such an idiot?

[sebreathnach]

What does he know about Brazil...? They should not let him enter... He will subvert and divide Brazil... as he did at the height of the communist hatred, when Brazilians took it so seriously that they shot every one who said anything that smacked of helping the poor... Catholicism presupposes poverty... Hierarchy disseminates it.... Get rid of him and his red shoes...Why isn't the Pope a Black man or an Asian?