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[Winkk]

It's 7:20 Eastern Time and Pope Francis is leaving Philly to go back to Rome.  I am so proud of DC, New York and Philly who did an excellent job of hosting the Pope.

I know in Philly there was some concern about attendance due to security but there was a huge crowd.  His trip was so impressive and I enjoyed watching every minute.  He is such a humle person.

[Campion]

I was invited by friends to see their kids dance at the conference in Philly but due to security, only one adult could accompany the kids. So...I couldn't go. This was Secret Service's idea. They did background checks on everyone that close. 

[Plaid Pants2]

I've enjoyed the Pope's visit, and hope that he will come back one day, and hopefully, visit the west coast.

He is such a humble man.

[Winkk]

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@Campion wrote:

I was invited by friends to see their kids dance at the conference in Philly but due to security, only one adult could accompany the kids. So...I couldn't go. This was Secret Service's idea. They did background checks on everyone that close. 

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I know, the security was unbelievable.  It was discouraging a lot of people who wanted to attend.  I bet all the security folks are breathing a lot easier now that he's gone.  

I can't even imagine how much work went into this visit.

[Christina042]

I think I watched every single minute and recorded lots of it.  I could have done without Aretha Franklin and according to the remarks on Utube, I'm not the only one.  IMO, she was absolutely awful.  They all said they couldn't understand a single word she sung.  She did her little dance on her way offstage and didn't look very happy as she was leaving.  Pope Francis didn't look too thrilled either.  Now, Andrea Boccelli?  I could listen to him forever.

[Plaid Pants2]

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@Christina042 wrote:

I think I watched every single minute and recorded lots of it.  I could have done without Aretha Franklin and according to the remarks on Utube, I'm not the only one.  IMO, she was absolutely awful.  They all said they couldn't understand a single word she sung.  She did her little dance on her way offstage and didn't look very happy as she was leaving.  Pope Francis didn't look too thrilled either.  Now, Andrea Boccelli?  I could listen to him forever.

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I fell asleep before the performance began, and I awoke to Aretha caterwauling. To me, that was disrespectful to the Pope. Yes, I know, she sings gospel and all that. But, that wasn't the time, nor the place for her caterwauling.

[Stray]

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@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

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@Christina042 wrote:

I think I watched every single minute and recorded lots of it.  I could have done without Aretha Franklin and according to the remarks on Utube, I'm not the only one.  IMO, she was absolutely awful.  They all said they couldn't understand a single word she sung.  She did her little dance on her way offstage and didn't look very happy as she was leaving.  Pope Francis didn't look too thrilled either.  Now, Andrea Boccelli?  I could listen to him forever.

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I fell asleep before the performance began, and I awoke to Aretha caterwauling. To me, that was disrespectful to the Pope. Yes, I know, she sings gospel and all that. But, that wasn't the time, nor the place for her caterwauling.

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I thought the Pope looked perplexed during her performance...

[Christina042]

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@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

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@Christina042 wrote:

I think I watched every single minute and recorded lots of it.  I could have done without Aretha Franklin and according to the remarks on Utube, I'm not the only one.  IMO, she was absolutely awful.  They all said they couldn't understand a single word she sung.  She did her little dance on her way offstage and didn't look very happy as she was leaving.  Pope Francis didn't look too thrilled either.  Now, Andrea Boccelli?  I could listen to him forever.

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I fell asleep before the performance began, and I awoke to Aretha caterwauling. To me, that was disrespectful to the Pope. Yes, I know, she sings gospel and all that. But, that wasn't the time, nor the place for her caterwauling.

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You know, if they didn't mention the name of the song, nobody would have ever known it was Amazing Grace.  Surely not a time for gospel singing.  I wonder why she was booked insteadof a zillion other singers who could have done a much better job.  She needs to retire.  Her outfit, whatever that was, wasn't appropriate either IMO.  

[Winkk]

@Christina042, @Plaid Pants2, I couldn't agree more.  I have never liked her music and don't understand how she won so many awards.  It sounds to me like she is shreaking and cannot make out one word.

[Christina042]

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@Winkk wrote:

@Christina042, @Plaid Pants2, I couldn't agree more.  I have never liked her music and don't understand how she won so many awards.  It sounds to me like she is shreaking and cannot make out one word.

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Please tell me how you get the links instead of this awful quoting.  TIA