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April 18, 2008

Pope visit: Attention turns to New York and the UN

WASHINGTON (AP) -- After a dramatic three days in which he put America's clergy sexual abuse scandal front and center, Pope Benedict XVI turned his attention today to the original purpose of his first U.S. visit as leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

The pope took an early morning flight from the nation's capital to New York City, where he will deliver an address to the General Assembly of the United Nations.

Landing amid tight security, the pope was greeted by New York Cardinal Edward Egan and taken to a helicopter for the ride into Manhattan. Hundreds of people had gathered at a plaza outside the U.N., some brought banners saying "Wilkomen Pope Benedict XVI." One added the words "You Rock!"

The U.N. setting contrasted dramatically with the intimacy of a meeting yesterday, at which Benedict prayed with weeping victims of childhood sexual abuse by priests.

Video: Live video of the pope's appearance at the United Nations is expected to start momentarily.

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