New York's cardinal, new mayor discuss shared wish for pope to visit - Catholic Sentinel - Portland, OR

 

Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York paid an afternoon visit to New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan at his residence Jan. 13 and both leaders promised to work together on a number of issues including the shared desire to have Pope Francis visit New York City.
"If the pope would come, it would be extraordinary for our city. We'll work together for that goal," said the mayor as he and the cardinal spoke to reporters after their 45-minute meeting.
The mayor said social services and affordable housing are two issues the city and the archdiocese are concerned about and he promised to work toward a "deep and constant relationship" with the cardinal and the archdiocese.

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