81.   Throughout the hectic journey, the pope made no reference to his book, but repeatedly focused on the tolerance of Buddhism.

82.   Vatican officials said this week that during his stay, the pope will make only indirect and discreet allusions to the Mafia.

83.   On Sunday the pope made his first public appearance since the surgery, standing at the window of his hospital room and reciting the Angelus.

84.   Roadworkers on Sunday were feverishly laying down asphalt near the entrance to Donbosco church where the pope will make his first address.