roadblocks everywhere. magnetometers. quite difficult to move around, but i'm sure the people will trickle down to take a peek of the pope. >> claudio s this the first time that a pope has visited that historic cathedral or not? >> reporter: no, john paul ii was here in 1979. well, as a matter of fact, there would be a small relic of john paul ii inside the basilica that will make today more special, alex. >> all right, claudio, thank you so much. well, coming up, everyone, why it is important for non-catholics to hear pope francis' message. >> -- by your life. >> thanks be to god. >> please, i ask you don't forget to pray for me.