Note in this article that the first of the 'big demonstrations' that are predicted by the media to dog the Pontiff throughout this visit numbered about 20 people. Now, let's see if the predicted 10,000 come out to demonstrate when he addressed the German parliament. The 'massive' demonstration of similar size was predicted to confront him when he visited Britain produced a few hundred protesters. I wonder if the German opponents to the Church will be any more successful in organizing and turning out protesters than were the Brits.
** (addendum) Well, we are beginning to get our answers. Here's a quote taken from a news report of the first 'mass demonstration':
Pope acknowledges abuse scandal as German trip begins - CTV News
** (addendum) Well, we are beginning to get our answers. Here's a quote taken from a news report of the first 'mass demonstration':
"It was estimated that only "several thousand" protesters ended up showing up at the capital's Potsdamer Platz, far fewer than organizers had predicted. There were no reports of any incidents."
Pope acknowledges abuse scandal as German trip begins - CTV News
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