Thank goodness for Youtube, among other graces in the papal visit, so that we can hear President George W. Bush utter what are sure to be oft-quoted words addressed to the Vicar of Christ: "Thank you, Your Holiness. Awesome speech!" The response of the Successor to St. Peter is not audible. James Martin, SJ
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