NEW YORK, JULY 18, 2007 (Zenit.org).- The director of communications for the Archdiocese of New York says the people of that region are delighted at the prospect of a visit from Benedict XVI.
Joseph Zwilling said in a statement released Monday: "The clergy, religious, and laity of the Archdiocese of New York are delighted with the news that our Holy Father, Benedict XVI, will be addressing the United Nations here in New York this coming spring. We look forward to welcoming him and await details about his visit."
The statement added that Cardinal Edward Egan "told the Holy Father in Rome last week that all of the people of God of the archdiocese will be praying over the months that lie ahead that his apostolic visit will be crowned with every grace and blessing."
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