Pope Paul VI: Pilgrimage Of Peace
Pope Paul VI: Pilgrimage Of Peace
History is made this day. The eyes of a troubled world are turned to New York City and the United Nations as a pilgrim seeking peace arrives at Kennedy airport. It is a journey without precedent. Pope Paul Sixth, of course, is the first Pontiff ever to set foot on the soil of the United States. New York, New York The epic journey beginning with the landing of the Pope's plane at Kennedy airport. Aerial shot - The tops of all the tall buildings in New York City. MS - Pope Paul VI plane lands at Kennedy Airport. Many clergymen and dignitaries are waiting to greet him. CUS - Pope Paul VI walking holding a hat in his hand waving to the crowd of people. His 24-mile motorcade terminates at Saint Patrick's Cathedral where he offers prayers of thanksgiving for a safe journey. Motorcade makes it way through the streets of New York City. High Angles shot - 50 Thousand turn out to greet Pope Paul VI. MS - Inside a packed Saint Patrick's Cathedral the Pope makes his way up to the alter and offers prayers of thanksgiving for a safe journey. MS - Pope Paul holds out his arms to the 4,000 attending the service. A round of applause breaks out for the Pope. The Pope extends a blessing in Latin. Aerial shot - Throngs in the street's of New York. CUS - Nuns taking pictures of the Pope. President Johnson traveled from Washington to meet with the Pope for 45 minutes. Both expressed deep satisfaction with the meeting. MS - President Johnson and Pope Paul VI shaking hands on the steps of a hotel. There is little rest for the Pope on his crowded schedule. At the United Nations the spiritual leader of 600 million Roman Catholics is greeted by a Buddhist, Secretary-General U Thant. The Pope addresses the UN in fluent French, pleading that the United Nations offers the peoples of the world a last hope of peace. CU - Pope Paul addresses the United Nation in French. At the end of his address he receives a standing ovation. Later, he offers Mass before 90,000 people in Yankee Stadium and here he receives an ovation from Catholic, Jew and Protestant. LS - The Pope goes to the altar and offers Mass. Pope Paul concludes his journey with a visit to Michelangelo's "Pieta" at the Vatican Pavilion at the World's Fair.