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Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Germany amid planned protests - NYPOST.com
It is ironic that the german pope a tin-pot spiritual dictator is giving his speech in the Olympic Stadium, the same place where Hitler (may his name and memory be obliterated) gave his own speeches.
What should we make of the pope's visit?
Had he visited the US people would be out in throngs to shake benedict's hand.
Are germans & europeans in general simply a bit more intelligent than the average American? :angel2:
Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Germany amid planned protests - NYPOST.com
BERLIN -- Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Germany on Thursday for his first state visit to his homeland, amid planned protests and under the ongoing cloud of church sex abuse scandals.
The pontiff, 84, who was due to hold talks with top politicians before addressing a 70,000 capacity crowd at the city's Olympic stadium, told reporters traveling on his plane from Rome that he could understand those leaving the Roman Catholic Church due to the scandals.
However, demonstrators have vowed to disrupt the Pope's visit, by rallying near the Bundestag [parliament] as he makes a speech to the country's ruling elite.
Dozens of politicians have also promised to boycott the speech -- the pontiff's first ever to a parliament.
It is ironic that the german pope a tin-pot spiritual dictator is giving his speech in the Olympic Stadium, the same place where Hitler (may his name and memory be obliterated) gave his own speeches.
What should we make of the pope's visit?
Had he visited the US people would be out in throngs to shake benedict's hand.
Are germans & europeans in general simply a bit more intelligent than the average American? :angel2: