61.   The pope has said often that he wanted to visit the Holy Land but has never committed himself to a trip.

62.   The pope has said the Beijing meeting should encourage women to realize their choices, including motherhood and active public roles.

63.   The pope said a private Mass for Mother Teresa on Saturday.

64.   The pope said a word in reply, and both men laughed.

65.   The pope said he wanted to hear straight talk from Castro in their meeting Thursday.

66.   The pope said he was also praying for the homeless and volunteers who worked to rescue victims.

67.   The pope said thank you in Dutch for the blossoms.

68.   The pope said the Holy See was always open to negotiators for the two sides.

69.   The pope will say Mass on Friday at an altar built at the bottom of a big ski jump.

70.   When asked whether he intended to visit Cuba, the pope said he had no immediate plans.