Pope Francis mingles with high and low in New York visit
NEW YORK (WPVI) -- Day two of Pope Francis' visit in the Big Apple, once again, turned out big.
A line of people stretched more than 10 blocks as they arrived early Friday to Madison Square Garden to see the pope celebrate Mass.
Leading up to the ceremony, Pope Francis had a busy day that included addressing United Nations officials, an emotional visit to the 9/11 memorial and a fun trip to hang out with students at a local Catholic school in Harlem.
And then there was the parade where more than 80,000 people cheered as the pope mobile went through Central Park.
"There is something about this pope that makes you feel like you know him," said Judy Cleary of Manhattan.
On his way to Mass, people crowded barricades and hung out windows hoping to catch a glimpse of the pope as he drove by in his now well-known Fiat.
Elizabeth England and her daughter Emma Claire were two of the lucky ones who got to go inside.
"I hope she doesn't scream too loudly. She is very intrigued by the pope," said Elizabeth England of Manhattan.
Little Emma Claire was not alone.
Thousands screamed alongside her, cheering as the pope arrived at Madison Square Garden.
The pope's message, one of hope, served as a reminder to care for those in need and those who are often forgotten.
"They become part of an urban landscape, which is more and more taken for granted, in our eyes, and especially in our hearts," said Pope Francis.
Pope Francis will take off from JFK Saturday morning to embark on the final phase of his journey here in Philadelphia.
