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(Prat Thakkar, NECN: Wellesley, Mass.) - Pope Benedict the 16th is asking Catholics worldwide to pray for him as he prepares to visit the United States for the first time this week.
During his five day trip, the Pontiff will stop in both Washington and New York. Here in New England, many Catholics say they'll be watching closely for the pope to address some of their many concerns.
Parishioners from the Boston Archdiocese say the Pope needs to intervene to stop church closings. They are also trying to put the spotlight on American Bishops by arguing that the sex abuse crisis accelerated a financial crisis in the church. Parishioners say that American Bishops should be held responsible for both crises.
The group "Voice of the Faithful" who formed in the wake of the sex abuse crisis, released a newsletter ahead of the Pope's arrival. The newsletter calls for the Pope to visit with abuse victims. The group says a meeting between the Pope, and those victims is critical to the healing process.
NECN's Prat Thakkar has more.
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