Pope says he will bring 'Christian hope' to America
By JOHN L. ALLEN JR.
New York
One week ahead of his arrival in the United States, Pope Benedict XVI said today that he is coming to America to bring a message of ?Christian hope.?
?I shall come to United States of America as pope for the first time, to proclaim this great truth: Jesus Christ is hope for men and women of every language, race, culture and social condition,? Benedict said.