Well, spontaneous and led the applause here in st annes square in manchester, and you mightjust have been able to tell, there was a man towards the back of the crowd in this very bright Manchester Sun here, who said well done, manchester. And then the applause broke out again. And absolutely baking hot day in st annes square, and hundreds of hundreds of people, i cant even calculate, perhaps at least a thousand people have come here to the square for that moment of silence that is marked across the country to remember those who lost their lives. Here, at the Manchester Arena, less than a mile away, people have continued to lay flowers there. Really lovely to meet you. I know you work fairly near here. Explain why you wanted to come here for this moment of silence . We live and work in the city. You dont really know what to do in this situation. If you can doa what to do in this situation. If you can do a small act by being here, it makes you feel like you can contribute. Applause just
Allicot in for sandra bookman. And im joe torres. A busy day in cuba for pope francis. The evening vesper started just a few minutes ago but earlier today you could see the pontiff celebrated mass in front of hundreds of thousands of people in havanas main public square. Following that mass, a meeting castro. Tonight. Kemberly richardson has the latest on papal preparations right here in new york. But we begin with Abcs Aaron Katersky who is in cuba right now. Aaron. Reporter jubilant pilgrims packed into this sprawling plaza cheered pope francis who arrived in his pope mobile to celebrate mass before hundreds of thousands. Some waiting since 3 00 in the morning to see him. The pageantry of catholic worship was on full display in a state declared atheist since 1959. President raul castro attended the mass and francis later met fidel castro. The vatican said little about their conversation but these two veteran latin american leaders had much to discuss. The diplomatic breakthrough with
Cheering crowds and shaking hands with the president. Historic moments as pope francis steps on u. S. Soil for the first time. Three cities, 6 days, and security in full swing. Cbs 2 has Team Coverage of the papal visit. Good evening to you. Im kristine johnson. And im maurice debois. Live tonight in the nations capital, the holy father is here tonight, and hes getting much needed rest. Hes been on a grueling schedule. The high point coming when he touched down here in washington. As the holy father took his first steps on u. S. Soil, the adorning crowd of 1,000 gave him a rock stars reception. Welcome to the u. S. A. reporter and he got a rare greeting from the president , Vice President , their families, and a host of dignitaries, but in character for a humble pope who shies away from pageantry and fuss, he stepped off the red carpet to be driven off in a compact fiat, not a limo or large suv. Security is tight from washington to new york and philadelphia, and experts studied every a
Mass for 25,000 at the National Basilica of the immaculate conception. Work has been going on for months and Church Officials say its worth it. The joy, the excitement, the absolute joy when someone receives their ticket and they know they are going to be here and celebrate mass with the pope. Reporter as excitement builds for his first public appearances, catholics we spoke with say the pontiffs presence is extremely meaningful. Oh, just enrichment of our faith. Its just very nice. Very nice. Reporter and it will be important to note that what the pope says over the next few days will be closely watched. He had some criticism for the government and the people of cuba. What he says here in the United States will be very, very closely watched. Well have the latest for you coming up tonight on cbs 2 news at 11 00. With the popes arrival in the United States, theres excitement and anticipation especially in washington for they are anxious to hear his message. Cbs 2s tony aiello joining us
Longer. I think there will be chaos myself. Reporter some cars already towed on the upper west side. Giant barriers outside Madison Square garden. But while the talk of gridlock is making some want to get out of town now before the traffic gets bad. There are so many celebrating such a rare visit. Pope francis in new york neighborhoods. Coming to spanish harlem is definitely a blessing. We need Something Like this around here. Reporter the pope arrives in new york in less than 48 hours and here in east harlem in less than 7 hours 2 hours, but as the Police Commissioner put it, his visit will be over before you know it. Well have live coverage of pope francis visit all week long. We have a section of our website dedicated to the pope. Youll find his itinerary, street closures and Everything Else you need to know. Pope francis first stop here in new york will be st. Patricks cathedral where finishing last minute preparations. Francis will hold a Prayer Service alongside Cardinal Dolan on