Gaffney went to see Pope Benedict XVI

Courier Staff Writer Melissa Gaffney recently traveled to New York City to see the pope at St. Patrick's. Click on the headline and go to her blog to see a video shot by her.

Also, Ms. Gaffney will be publishing a report this week on the pope's visit and is impact on area Catholics. Pick up The Courier to see the story on Thursday, or go to The Courier Online at: www.bayshorenews.com.

Benedict XVI trip was inspirational

The APP has a story about the Yankees Stadium trip that Pope Benedict XVI made yesterday. During his trip, I think it was a positive sign that the pontiff addressed the sex scandals involving some priests in the United States. Perhaps it will become easier to defrock troubled priests in the future. Certainly, this is an issue that has some Catholics very troubled.

Nevertheless, Benedict XVI was inspirational and gave a real shot in the arm to American Catholics. At a time when things just aren't going all that well in the U.S., he was something that was uplifting.

Pope Benedict XVI visits Ground Zero

Pope Benedict XVI visits Ground Zero in New York City and then goes on to Yankee Stadium. The pope's visit has been very well received, and inspirational to so many Catholics in the U.S. Click on the headline and go to the YahooNews story.