1. The pope has control over the kingdom and kingdoms of this world. 2. And he discounted any notions that his host is not prepared to hear what the pope has to say. 3. At a farewell ceremony in a hangar at Lambert International Airport here, the pope had a private meeting with Gore. 4. But, then, few popes have his personal history. 5. Despite the legions of people in New York area, the pope will have almost no contact with the general public. 6. Elevators were built behind altars in both towns so that the pope would not have to climb steps to say mass. 7. He insisted, as has the pope on many occasions, that the limitation of priesthood to men is not meant to diminish the equality or dignity of women. 8. I do not think the pope has any moral right to grant civil pardon and honor to the participating witnesses, to waive at least public contrition. 9. In a message given to a delegation of prisoners, the pope had his own warning for the mob. 10. In every way but one, the pope has the same political program as the Nation magazine. |