Among Catholic Latinos,the pope’s dynamism, plain speaking, and roots in Latin America maintain sparked devotion and pride – and plenty of baking – before his visitMargarita Flores doesn’t maintain tickets to any events in Pope Francis’s visit to New York,but she has vowed not to let that end her from attending the pontiff’s procession through Central Park next Friday – even if that means sneaking past police.
After all, she saw two preceding popes during their own historic visits to the city, or she’s determined to see their successor. “I’m a short person,” said the 64-year-feeble Bronx resident, who has a houseful of mementos from Masses held in New York by popes Benedict and John Paul II. “I’m certain I can get past some of those big guys.”
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Source: theguardian.com