Thursday, 15 March 2012

Papal Pilgrimage Has a Light Side

DENVER Pope John Paul II wraps up his American visit Sunday withan outdoor mass expected to attract a half-million people.

And when he leaves, World Youth Day 93 will be over.

But Denver won't soon forget his visit - or the sometimes goofyantics that accompanied it. Here's a look at the odder side of thisworldwide gathering of young Roman Catholics: Comedian Don Novello took his Father Guido Sarducci character on theroad, showing up here on a Denver rock station to provide"commentary" during the pontiff's visit.

Novello ditched the robe and floppy hat he once wore on"Saturday Night Live," where he was the comedy show's "Vaticancorrespondent." Instead, he …

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