Behind the Scenes

Vatican 2.4.2005 (1)
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This shows only the cameras fixed on the crowd in St. Peter's.....Imagine the stands built for the TV anchors and commentators? I heard an interesting rumor over the weekend. The BBC, for the last 10 years, has been renting an apartment, with a view of St. Peter's, for an incredible sum of money. Why? Because it had the best seats in the house! Not to mention a few beds too! Well watched the Beeb last night, I have to admit they have the best view, beats CNN hands down! They got their money's worth, just don't know if 10 years money worth. Now the reporting on the other hand......

I just watched the news....It has been reported that over one million have already passed through the Basilica to pay homage to The Pope! Incredible. Revised numbers for Friday are topping an expected 4 million, with an estimated 1 million from Poland alone. And don't forget 200+ present and past heads of state and a prince who wants to get married. If you feel you need to pray.....pray for the city and citizens of Rome. For a reference 3 million call Rome home....Can you imagine all the sewage and garbage created by the crowds....Gosh and where will they all sleep? Tent cities have been erected but Rome is an ancient city with ancient roads and pipes....Hope all can walk, forget about getting a seat on a bus. If all goes well this week it will be a miracle and a testament to the citizens of Rome.