the common good. he wants us to step away from ideology. he is about focusing on faith and justice. when you look at his style, his approach it doesn't bend liberal or conservative. if anyone is listening to him and inside his message, it is indeed not to be caught into an i i ideological bubble or box. the. >> we'll watch the pope speech. he'll be speaking in spanish, his native language from argentina. we'll have a translator so you at home can hear what he has to say. brother miller what do you think the most important thing will be on the pope's mind as he speaks

to the leaders of the catholic church. >> reporter: his speech is built around the family he is continuing that theme. how are we to be attentive to the needs of family particularly in this contrary world. he will talk about the world of the past in the sense of you know, we used to be able to to go to the local market using that as a symbolism having closer and stronger relationships. how in the world we have today he might use the symbolism of the supermarket to illustrate globalization. how to strengthen our relationship of the family and others and strangers even in our globalized world today. >> he was the eldest of five only his youngest sister remains living he has any number of

nieces and nephews, he talked about the mother-in-law and the children, to say just because we may not have a family at home offers we need to look for -- our selves we need to look for way to be in the family. >> we need to listen to archbishop chaput. >> dear friends in christ we began this meeting of the world meeting of families nearly two years ago. we didn't know what to expect. the church in philadelphia was facing some very hard financial and legal problems. our priests and our people were hurting from years of very painful news. the national debate over same sex issues and the nature of marriage and the meaning of family became more intense, but

we put our trust in the lord and we we believed that he would somehow make it work. the months since have had many surprises, but also a great deal of grace. over the past week, i've been moved by the thousands of families and especially young people who are hungry for a closer walk with jesus christ. they reminded me, again, that god made us for happiness and meaning. we can't live without intimacy and purpose. so i've been struck during these days by the passion of so many people from so many different countries who want to live their marriages and lead their families as god intended. this world gathering has changed a great many lives including my own, it's been a source of new hope, both for the city and for the church of philadelphia.

my dear brother bishops it could not have happened without your prayers and support. this past week has been a blessing for the church worldwide, but especially here in north america. the philadelphia community will always be grateful to you to the pontiffical counsel and the family and you holy father pope francis to give us this great opportunity to experience god's grace, holy father, welcome once again. [applause]. dear brother bishops, good

morning. in my heart it continues to be on my mind the people have the responsibility to take care of these tender ones violated

that trust caused constant great pain. god weeps. from the sexual abuse of children these cannot be maintained in secret. and i admit to a careful oversight to insure that youth are protected and all responsible will be held accountable.those who have surve have become true heralds of

mercy, humbly we owe each of them, our gratitude for their great sal vo as they suffered sexual abuse of minors. i say this - i would like to express my gratitude to the

archbishop and i felt it very important that i share this message with you today. and i am very happy to be able to share these moments of pastoraleflection during celebration of this world meeting of families. for the the church, it the famiy is not first and foremost a cause for concern, but rather the joyous confirmation of god's blessing upon the masterpiece of

creation. everyday, all over the world, the church can rejoys in the lord's gift of so many familiess maintain their promises and keep the faith. i would say that this is a very difficult period of transition and it requires that we move forward and recognize the family. gratitude and should be more important regardless of all the

obstacles we must face, the family is the fundamental focus of the covenant between the church and god's creation. without the family not even the church would exist, nor could she be what she is called to be, that is to say a sign, an instrument of with god. the entire human race shapes the inter play with the communion of faith and sacramental grace,

this must not leave us in this regard the contrary changes taking place in contemporary society him we are seeing this takes place in social, cultural and unfortunately juritical effects on the family. christians are not immune to the chains of their times. this could be crete world with all -- this concrete world with all of its many problems and possibilities is where we must live, believe, and proclaim. until recently, we live in a social context where the simm --

similarities between the civil institution of marriage and the christian sacrament were characterrable and shared, the two were -- considerable and shared. the two were inter related and mutually supported. this is no longer the case. if i were to describe our situation today, i would use two familiar images. on the one hand, are neighborhood stores, the small businesses in our neighborhoods. on the on the other hand, our large supermarkets. there was a time when one neighborhood, one neighborhood store had everything one needed for personal and family life. it's true that it wasn't all

cleverly displayed and didn't offer much choice, but there was -- there was a personal bond between the shopkeeper and his customers. business was done on the basis of trust. people knew one another and they were all neighbors. they trusted one another. they built up trust. and in many places these stores were often simply known as the local market. then in recent decades a different kind of store was created, the shopping centers. huge spaces with a great

selection of opportunities and merchandise. the world seems to have become one of these great shopping centers or supermarkets. our culture has become more and more competitive. businesses no longer conduct business based on trust. others can no longer be trusted. there's no longer that close, personal relationship. today's culture seems to encourage people to not bond with anything or anyone. not to trust or trust in them. the most important thing today seems -- seems to be to follow the latest trend or activity,

even at a religious level. today consumerism determines what is important, consuming rips, -- relationships, consumig religions, consuming whatever the cost or consequences. a consumption that does not create bonds. consumption which has little to do with human relationships. social bonds are a mere means for satisfaction of my needs. the important thing is no longer our neighbor with his or her familiar face, story, and

personality. the result is a culture which discards everything, everything that is no longer youthful or satisfying. satisfying for the taste of the consumer. we have turned our society into a huge multiculture showcase tied only to the tastes of certain consumers. while so many others, the others, have nothing to eat, but the crumbs which fall from their master's table. this causes great harm.

it is a great cultural harm. i would dare say that at the root of -- of so many contrary situations is a kind of radical loneliness that so many people live in today. running after the latest fad, a like, accumulating followers on any of the social networks, and we human beings get caught up in what contrary society has to offer. loneliness with fear of

commitment in a limited effort to feel recognized. should we blame our young people for having grown up in this kind of society? should we condemn them for living in this kind of world? should they hear their pastors saying things like it was all better back then, the world is falling apart, and if things go on this way, who knows where well end up? that sounds a little bit like annual -- like an argentine

tango. i don't think this is the way. as shepherds following in the footsteps of the good shepherd we are asked to seek out to accompany to lift up to binds up the world of our times to look at things really -- real realistically to one who was called to action. the world demands this conversion on our partly. it is vital, vitally important for the church today to go fort and preach the gospel to all to all places on all occasions without hesitation reluctance or fear. the joy of the gospel is for all people, no one can be excluded. the 0 gospel is not a product

for consumption. it is not part of the culture of consumerism. we would be mistaken, however, to see this culture of the present world as mere indifference toward marriage and the family as per pure and simple selfishness. are today's young people hopelessly timid? weak? or inconsistent? we must not fall into this trend. many know in this context of cultural discouragement has

yielded to a form of ness of fear. there are many who put off marriage while waiting for ideal conditions, when everything can be perfect. meanwhile, life goes on and they live it without living it to its fullest. because knowledge of life's true pleasures only come as the fruit of a long term generous investment ever our intelligence enthusiasm and passion.

in the congress a few days ago, i said we are living in a culturet pushes and convinces our youth to not create families, because they don't have the money at there disposal or the material means to do so, and others they have so much at their disposal they are very comfortable as they are that is the temptation to not create a family. as pastors we bishops are called to collect our energies and to rebuild enthusiasm for making families and correspond ever

more fully to the blessing of god, which they are. we need to invest our energies not so much in rehearsing the problems of the world around us over and over again and the meters of christianity, but in extending a sin -- sincere invitation to the young people and be brave and opt for marriage and the family.in buenn telling me my son is 30, 34 years old and he he is not getting married, i don't know what to do. and i say don't iron his shirts any more.

[laughter]. we have to encourage our youth that they take that risk because they need to move toward fruitfulness in life. here, too, we need a bit of holy encouragement from the bishops, why are you not getting married? well i have a girlfriend, i don't know what to do. we are saving money for our marriage. there needs to be that encouragement to be with them and help them move towards a commitment of marriage and to have that develop. a christian -- christianity that

does little in practice while insentiently complaining it's teachings is stuck in a vicious circle. a pastor must show that the gospel of the family is truly bringing good news in a world where self concern seems to reign supreme. we are not speaking about some romantic dream. the perseverance which is called for in having a family and raising it's transforms the world and history. families they transform history and transform the world. a pastor serenely, yet

passionately proclaims the word of god. he encourages believers to live lives and encourages his brothers and sisters to hear god's promise which will expand their spencer -- experience of motherhood an father hood in the hope of rising a new familiarity with god. a pastor watches over dreams and the lives and the growth of his flock. this watchfulness, it is not the result of talking, but of shepherding. only one capable is standing in

the midst, in the midst of the flock, someone who is not afraid of questions, contact and accompaniment. is one who can do the job. a pastor keeps watch first and foremost with prayer, supporting the faith of the people and instill confidence in the lord in his presence. a pastor is always vigilant by helping people to lift their gaze at times of discouragement frustration, and failure. iit would be important for us to ask in our past pastoral

ministry would be important to waste time with families, whether we are ready to be present with them sharing their difficulties, and sharing their joys.naturally, experiencing the spirit of this joyful familiarity, this joyful familiarity with god and secondly, spreading it and spreading it's powerful evangelical fruitfulness has to be the primary feature of the lifestyle of our wish shops, a lifestyle of preaching the gospel.

but i've always been surprised when at the beginning, at the beginning of the church went and complained because the orphans and the widows were not taken care of, but the apostles couldn't do it all. and they would getting together and they invented the position of . [applause]. the holy spirit inspired them to point deacons and when peter announces this decision, he explains, we are going to choose

seven men so that they can address this issue and we have two things to do. prayer, and preaching. what is the first job of a bishop? to pray. to pray. this is a job that goes hand-in-hand which is to preach. this deference, this dogmatic definition helps us, now cardinal miller if i him not mistaken, this helps us, it helps us, [laughter], it defines

what the role of a bishop is, the bishop is constituted to be a pastor, the shepherd, but first with prayer and then with provocation and proclaiming the gospel. and if you ever time you do the rest -- and if you have time you do the rest with hump humble christian apprentice suspect. we'll become more and more like mothers and father as did st. paul. in the first e-- letter to the

these we'll learn to live without a family, to distance ourselves from the family will create people who learn to live without families. that is ugly, very ugly. our ideal is not to live without love, a good pastor renounces the love of a family precisely in order to focus all his energies and the grace of his particular vocation on angelical before he is blessing on the love of men and women who carry forward the plan of god appear creation, plarlg those who are lost, abandoned, wounded, down

troddenned and deprive of their dignity. it is not a vo indication lacking in tender -- vocation lacking in tendersness. we look to jesus for understanding in the style of god. onl -- only god can offer this intimate in every way for all people the son's love of the father, this is reflected in a tenderness with which a pastor devotes himself in the loving care of men and women in our human family. the eyes of faith, this is the most valuable sign, our ministry means to deepen the covenant between the church and the

family. let me highlight this, we must develop the covenant between the church and the family, otherwise, it becomes failure and the human family will grow because by our own fault it will grow distant from god's joyful good news and they go to the local supermarket that is most popular and purchase that product they desire most at the moment. if we approve capable of the demanding task of reflecting god's love cull evaluating inif finite patience of serenity and so he the seeds in crooked if you are -- furrows which we

are called to plant, we need to sew in these crooked furrows, a good samaritan woman with five husband is capable of giving good. and every rich young man must calmly consider marriage, there will be an old publican who come down from the tree and give four fold to the poor whom before that moment he had never given a farthing. brothers may god grant this gift of a renewed closeness of the family and the church. the family needs us, it is

church needs someone, the shepherds need it. the family is our ally, our window to the world, the family is the evidence of an irrevokable blessing of gods destined for all the children who at every age are born into this difficult, yet beautiful creation which god has asked us to serve. thank you. [applause].

>> the cuban bishops a few days ago gave me an i image of the

virgin of charity in bronze, and i was supposed to give it to a cuban community in the united states on those bishops behalf. now, i'm not going to get into this difficult situation, [laughter], you will decide which cuban community needs this the most. so monsignor court you'll have to get into that internal discussion. [laughter] [applause]. >> givenn

community in miami, i'm sure that will be going down there. good morning, everyone, i'm matt o'donnell along with tamala edwards. you watched pope francis give a speech to bishops and seminarians at the chapel of the saints charles borromeo seminary, they are giving him gifts after his speech including his chalice. so much to talk about in the speech. in the beginning, i'm going to bring in brother miller from lasalle university. he went off the cuff in the beginning, he dressed the

sexual -- he addressed the sexual abuse scandal with the church he said he would hold those responsible. >> it's a sign of his humility and concern especially for young people. we have seen throughout his visit to the united states how he attends to children and young people. beginning his address with speaking to the sexual abuse crisis and how we need to continue to reach out to those who continue to suffer was a tremendous moment. >> the news came out a short time ago he met with some sex abused children before the start of this speech. it was probably on his mind as he started this talk. we've seen in that relationship people as adults speaking out, a lot of anger, feeling they were not being heard by the church or

responded to. i thought it was interesting he called they say adult survivors, heralds of mercy. notice how he is drawing on script tall -- scriptal messages he called them heralds, people who call, he is suggesting to us, they are calling us to be who we are supposed to be as followers of jesus when he uses that phrase when they are herltdz. herdle. they are witnesses in the midsts of their suffering. >> he will try to mimic a picture that was taken with pope john paul ii back in 1979 with his picture with the seminarians

and then he will be heading to the city's largest prison. >> i almost heard complaints from the pope people waiting until their 30s, get out of the house and stop living over this. how much of this is a commentary, even though i didn't hear the words a commentary on gay marriage in the united states. >> well, certainly some people will read his text and hear him in one way and some people will red read his text and hear him in another way. no matter how we read and interrupt, he is clear, he frames this whole address in the context of a covenantal relationship. what he emphasizes is the important of the family, how to strengthen the family, the bonds

the relationship. i love how he cruised -- used the images of the local market and the supermarket. what is key to family life is love. we are imitating jesus that's a theme we're hearing, i imitating jesus how to follow jesus, jesus was about love. >> we're watching him greet various wish shops very warmly, putting his forward to another bishop's ahead -- head a very warm embrace. he reached out to an elderly bishop. we were told he would be presented with a spiritual bouquet from the youngest seminarian and the oldest bishop. the pope is a express with it he

took -- owe the pope is a jesuit he took the vow of poverty. he will be very touched. what a speech. >> powerful address. >> he seemed to reach out to the idea we think we have a million followers on facebook we're in the moment in the right place and right people it really matters. he called us out and said you're doing that because you're lonely, what if you have made true friends and planted roots and had a family and bond and experienced true life. did i hear that correctly? >> you did. he starts off focusing on the challenges we face and the image of supermarket of consumerism how in this society people are discarded and then he turns to say how do we respond to the

challenges of the consumption, the challenges of consumerism. in the speech he specifically addressing the bishops their role as pastors and shepherds it's falling to all us, even to those of us not of the catholic church. he is saying to the pastors, you have two primary jobs, prayer and preaching. another way to look at preaching, proclaim jesus christ to the world, proclaim the gospel to the world. pope francis it's difficult for him to leave a room. [laughter]. everyone wants to see him. you seep the live picture on the left outside the seminary, all these people are waiting for a picture so they can have a side by side pope john paul ii who is now a saint and pope francis in

2015. we talked about what's going to happen when pope francis leaves will peep go back to -- will people go back to mass? i read that the catholic religion loses more people to more religions than any others in the united states. >> there's the nones, that refers to this large company of former catholics, we are told if you add up the number of the nones they would constitute the second largest christian tradition within the u.s. yes, i believe that pope francis by the grace of the holy spirit is inspiring, is encouraging those who have stepped away from being active in the catholic faith to return. whether there will be a whole flock of people returning we

don't know, we have to trust in god's grace and mercy. but i do know people have expressed that he is inspiring them and encouraging them to return to faith. >> do you think we'll see a change in how priests minister at the end he caulked about -- talked about the crooked furrow, if you plant seeds even in that god can bring for the life not saying there's no purchase for you there's no place, but going out to those who are so wrong in the eyes of the church and bring them back in. do you think we'll see priests talking in ways they have not talked and doing things they have not done before. >> we have priests who are already doing that. but i think pope francis is challenging more priests and as you saw he gave a shoutout to

deacons, which he did not always like. >> yes, so he is encouraging them to step up to be good pastors. i think more priests -- >> let's listen. [singing in latin] [applause]. >> once again, pope francis is about to take a picture, i don't think they have taken it yet, we always refer back to the last

visit appear pope to philadelphia, pope john paul ii. they have are a picture somewhere in the seminary with all of them back there back on that day in october. they would like a companion who is pope francis. they are going to get him more gifts. a reminders he'll be taking a helicopter ride from the seminary. they will land it on the ground. it's an expansive area on city avenue. do they have a helipad there? i don't think they ever one unless they built one since i've been there. >> he will take a helicopter ride from the correctional facility in the holmesburg section of philadelphia and meet inmates. right now we'll sit here and watch the pope as he interacts with the seminarians and the bishops there. probably for the seminarians it's been incredible he has been under their roof one of their

number. hethis is their goodbye, he is going to leave and do various things, many will not get to have that kind of interaction with him during the day. this is their way of saying thank you for being our guest. >> that's right, this is there farewell. they are watching him what he has done in each of the three cities, washington, d.c., new york and philadelphia he has gone and be with people spent time with people on the margins on the peripheries that's a key thing to the visit to the united states. >> what has it meant for this particular pope you talked about the family you may not have a wife or children, you have to be engaged. he himself an elder brother and uncle and grand you uncle, you d to be involved we're not wasting our time being involved in the

day-to-day things you think are. >> reporter: that's correct, this emphasis that are citing is covenant relationship that comes out of scripture. it's marvelous to see on you the text is informed and formed by god's word. >> this is their goodbye, pope francis is moving out of the seminary, he stayed there last night. he has a full schedule of events including what we mentioned with the prison. can't forget about the mass coming up on the parkway at 4:00 p.m. which well broadcast live, the pope will be flying out to rome at 8:00 p.m. pope francis you're watching live saying goodbye to all the people he has met at the saint charles borromeo seminary in montgomery county. looking out to all those young faces hoping he has touch them and hoping they will go forth

and do the work he just preached about. they will take him to the wherever they have the helicopter. he will go to the prison. he went to the most dangerous prison in brazil saying the men that god's forgiveness comes to them, as well. they have a choice to lead a more responsible life. we've seen him go to prison and wash the feet of men and women showing he is willing to be a antieastbound -- servent. he went to a juvenile detention facility where he washed the feet of a young female and male offenders. he visited three prisons in rome. a notorious prison in bolivia i can't on his way to a prison in philadelphia. prior to stepping on the ground

in cuba, the cuban government announced they would release 3522 prisoners ahead of his visit to the highland. >> shepherd golf cart 1. being driven by a security detail. we have a translator from the vatican who has become famous in his own right and archbishop of philadelphia who has been with the pope with so much of his visit, heading to the hell carpet that will transport him -- helicopter that will transport him. he won't be going in his pope motorcade he'll head to the prison to speak with inmates and corrections officers. what does he tell an inmate who may be facing life in prison. >> he is flying on the presidential helicopter. >> that's the same helicopter

that flew him to jfk airport. what does he tell an inmate. >> he tells an inmate that god loves you. i think that paul moorecy who was an august friar and priest. he said god needs to come through the barbed wire an concrete block and calloused heart you are our sons and daughters, nothing can keep god from loving you. >> the pope has talked about not believing in the death penalty for anyone. he thinks solitary confinement is a form of the death penalty. he will meet catholics and non-catholics people who are not

christians, he is evangelizeing this is a moment. evangelizing of preaching the gospel by his example and witness. indeed. >> people on the other side of city avenue, wynnfield heights overbrook park, don't turn off your television, step outside and catch a glimpse of shepherd one which is this helicopter would be marine one if president obama is on that, of course that's what they call them whatever type of aircraft he is on. might be lifting off camp a glimpse of it outside your back yards. this is just the beginning of an incredible busy day, you saw him speaking to the bishops and seminarians at saint charles. he will go to the prison and back to the parkway and lead a

mass at 4:00 p.m. expecting up to a million people. eventer people who see people who thought they were not going to go considered maybe i'll go, people are hanging over lamp posts and windows and every available space be a part of the community and hear the word from him, it's sure to be an incredible touching moment. "action news" will be there for all of it. >> the frofer seems to know which window seat pope francis is located at. after he gets situated in there, looks like that's happening right now. from the looks of that wave goodbye as the pope continues his busy schedule here on this sunday morning leading into an afternoon mass on the parkway. he is about to head over to the current correctional facility in holmesburg. >> i'm anxious to hear what he has to his after the conclusion of this trip.

his first trip to america, the longest trip as pope. going to cuba, washington, d.c., new york city, philadelphia, he had an experience of the high and low many interesting moments. it's going to be interesting to see what he has to say about coming to our country. >> this is the first time experiencing american culture, it's quite a shock to the system. he has held himself so well, meeting people and making eye contact and looking into the eyes of all the faithful one by one, each one, children, women, people who have disabilities, pope francis has met so many people in the last days and odd hours. >> we're waiting for the helicopter to take off from the saint charles borromeo seminary. it will take him to the prison.

of course we have trish hartman near the prison, she'll bring you live reports and updates what's happening there. we'll see him go on to a rest of a very busy day. we've all been touched watching him to children with disabilities remiengd -- reminding us all to reach out. it is our job to make the communal family a place where there's a seat for everyone e everyone at the table. "action news" will continue the pope's every move throughout the morning we'll be there at the current czechsal tilt. we have a live camera set up with trish hartman. we'll be there for the papal mass and be there when he heads back to his home in vatican city at 8:00 p.m. shepherd one is on the way to meet with inmates.

let's go over to erin o'hern she is there watching what has been an touching and lovely start to the day. >> reporter: unbelievable, matt and tam, i was the honored and humble to be inside the seminary as pope francis gave the speech, 650 cardinal's and priests and members of the seminary. he started the morning he walked down the long hallway that was lined with the seminarians on either side of him. they were cheering and givele each other high 5s and he greeted them. he had he asked the youngest seminarian how he was doing and blessed him. that was a special moment. he went into the chapel to give a speech. in the beginning there was words of lafort, it -- laughter it waa

light moment, and then he he thinks inned a darker time in the church's history and addressed the sex scandal with the clergy. he assured everybody it is better to address this and talk about these things. he talks about the direction of family and said the church could not exist without family. he used the analogy the local stores versus supermarkets. he said as a culture we've evolved we no longer have social relationship. children on social media, they are not making that human connection and that's sad and something we have to change. when we were coming to the seminary this morning we caught you mean with a young priest who told us about his experience with pope francis staying here and said it was life changing for him take a listen. >> i feel blessed and everybody

is humbled by the experience. it's a once in a lifetime experience. i never thought it would happen, you know we are very, very excited about it all. >> he has a joyous and gracious smile and mannerism about him, does he show that in person, as well. >> yes, he is the people's pope, you can see the love and joy radiating from him. >> reporter: i think you can feel the love and joy from him and everyone here whoever else touched by his visit to philadelphia and of course at the seminary. after his speech you can see everybody gathering behind me, they are filled with smiles and enthusiasm, i'm sure there's mixed emotion, because he is leaving, because he was here for two nights, two nights that were life changing for membersful

seminary. pope francis melt the oldest priest -- melt the -- met with the oldest priest anne the youngest semi -- seminarian, they presented him with a gift. they promised charitable acts. the seminarians raised $5,000, and archbishop chaput matched it and he was was given it to give to the charity of his choice. you can see the smile on his face when he was presented with the gift. he wants people to show compassion for other people that was a part of his speech today. he left the home he called for this weekend. a lot of people sad to see him go, again he made such an imreetion here and in philadelphia and worldwide. back to you guys.

>> thanks, so much. erin o'hern live at saint charles borromeo seminary. >> it's been a blessing for us to share this on "action news," jim gardner is next. >> i'm tamala edwards along with matt o'donnell. of course, "action news" papal coverage will go on right after this break. he did just a short time ago and

this what he said.

>> i have in my heart, the source of suffering of those who were sexually abused and it continues to be on my mind. people had the response i bet to take care of these tender ones violated that trust caused constant great pain. god weeps. the sexual abuse of children these cannot be maintained in secret and i commit to a careful

oversight to insure that criewt are protected -- youth are protected and all responsible will be held accountable those who have survived this abuse have become true heralds of mercy, humbly we owe each of them our gratitude for their great salvo as they have suffered terrible abuse, sexual abuse of minors.

>> and in fact the pope did meet with victims of sexual abuse this morning at 8:00 a.m. at the seminary. so that is it, he made a strong and compelling statement about the sexual abuse scandal both in philadelphia and the rest of the united states. the let me bring in father william byron and brotherrer nest miller from lasalle university. thank you for joining us for a second day. what the pope said this morning it was that enough? >> it was certainly a keynote. but it's going to be picked up and extended. it's symbolic to me that he said that at a seminary, bus what the church has to do is exercise strong vigilance at two

threshholds one is the entrance was the seminary and the order ordination. the one who is welcome be that seminarian he has to know the sexual history of that candidate. if that candidate was ever abused it would not be disqualifying but it's a signal that goes up, beyond the psychology, but there's a curious twist when you've been abused there's a higher probability you'll become an abuser. vigilance has to be taken at those threshholds. once you've gone through the seminarian training if you cannot manage the requirements you don't get advanced to orders. they have to be tough even at a time when there's a shortage of

priests. you have to be tough. >> brother miller for those who have been victimized bisexual abuse in the philadelphia archdiocese, do thunk they were satisfied with what the pope said. >> ink his -- i think the word words were powerful, the gesture of grace starting off his address in the seminary chapel was a pastoral moment. we can only know whether those abused were satisfied by their own voice, hearing their own voice, but speaking for myself, i found his words and his gesture very powerful, significant, i think many will probably be moved by his words and his gesture of love and mercy. >> he made the statements to bishops from around the country in effect it was almost a staff meeting, you know the pope and

his bishops. and she will meetings before have been marked by the pope telling his bishops the way he wants them to serve. sexual abuse is not just a philadelphia problem. it has been a problem in die ceases and afternoon archdiocese throughout the country. he is making the statement not just in philadelphia way he is telling bishops and priests throughout the united states you will be held accountable, he is scolding them. he is speaking to a global audience because this problem of sexual abuse has been throughout the world. you are correct on that point. and remember, last -- just before christmas, he had a

gathering with cardinal's where he again went in a whole different direction in terms of. address of speaking to them about who they should be who they must be, and we heard it at the end of his speech. he sums it up, must be men of prayer and men who proclaim -- who preach the gospel. >> many say it's taken a little while for the pope to understand the gravity of the sexual abuse issue. we understand it in his papacy, this did not happen in the archdiocese in buenos aires. he said there was not the incidents of sexual abuse in latin america. >> there was archbishop saying

who grabbed francis by the problem saying this is the issue you have to respond to it, the pope created an of an advisory board on sexual abuse in rome. this represents if not completing that process, but making advances in that process. i want to address your attention now to current fromhold prison that's the chair the inmates have made they are very, very proud of it, we talked to them about it, this is where the pope will address 100 inmates as cfcf as it is called there. coming up very, very shortly. we were interested in the pope's prison ministry and what they are doing at current fromhold to get ready. so we went up there, this is that report.

>> reporter: it was this past july when pope francis visited the notorious prison in bolivia have a. it is one of the most violent prisons in south america. and the scene of a gang war that resulted in 30 deaths in 2013. we know what the pope might say at current fromhold because of what he did say to the inmates in live have a. in his words the way you live together depends on yourselves, suffering and deprivation can make a selfish of heart. but we have the opportunity to make they say things a genuine fraternity. pope francis will meet with 100 inmates and members of their families. the man running the show is the corrections commissioner.

>> when you first found out that pope francis was coming here what was your reaction? >> i was stunned, i was speechless, i know one of our chaplains asked the pope to stop here on his trip. the archbishop had celebrated mass here in january, i jokingly asked him, well when the pope -- the pope's visit was announced i said when the pope comes we'll be glad to host him. he seemed to laugh it off, he went on his way and about 3 or 4 weeks later i got a call that we were under characterization tore a visit. it was sometime before we got final confirmation, but it was astounding. >> reporter: we were grad for the opportunity to be escorted into the heart of the prison and the chance to talk to three inmates who were chosen to meet the pope. fromhold has a population of 2800 men most of whom awaiting

trial many for very serious charges. religioner plays a major role at the prison. there's a substantial catholic population, but 35% of the population is muslim. albert tillson is muslim and he is glad that the pope is trying to bring all religions together during this time of militant islam. >> the militant muslims are making it bad for those who are not into that kind of things. they make it hard for us to do certain things. >> reporter: like what. >> a lot of things you can't do, they stop us when you go through the airport. they pull over your cars and search your car. they think you're carrying explosives or something. they just make it bad for people who is not following their whole regime. what the pope is doing is a great thing to tried to pull everybody together to get this

stopped, they are making it bad for christians, muslims and catholics all religions by being militant and doing all the things they are doing. it's not good for no religion. >> reporter: asked brandon # 1 of west philadelphia what wants to hear from pope francis. >> just keep the faith that would be something to say never give up keep fighting. just always stay positive and know that you're forgiven for your sins before you you even do it. at the end of the day you're for given for everything you have done. never give up and keep fighting and keep striving and be positive. 29-year-old dino robinson is born a christian even though he is a non-catholic he cherishes the chance to meet the pope. >> it's a wonderful feeling to

choose this place all the places he could have been it brings us hope. i brings back faith that is has been draindz out -- drained out of this, he brings us back to us. >> being a place like this, you could lose a lot of loved ones and people forget about you. but he shows that people, everybody has not forgotten. >> well he will know that the pope has not forgotten about them. trish hartman is live outside the prison, trish have you seen any signs of the helicopter yet? >> we have seen several helicopters fly through, many people are watching, we're being kept far back from the prison state roads near bly avenue. you can see the flashing lights, half a mile down that way. many roads are closed in area

half mile proximity of the prison for security regions, many police officers have been out here directing traffic awaiting the arrival of pontiff this morning. even though the pontiff is being choppered in a crowd has gathered at bly avenue and state road. many people are waving the vatican flag hoping to see pope francis. everyone is so kited. now i have my friend off and on from warminster. tell me what your sign says. >> it says we are praying for for you, we love you pope francis. >> signs in english, so many people waiting to get a glimpse of shed herd one as i flew by. several helicopters flew through, many people cheering sthep -- as they went by, even though he is not expected to drive through, many people are waiting to see a glimpse of

shepherd one. we're not sure if the helicopters that went by, corvel pope corvel -- could have been pope francis. he is expected to meet with 100 inmates and primarily catholic and their staff members and families this morning. >> thank you so much. we can go live inside current fromhold. we see the inmates who have assembled for their session, a private audience with the pope. he with don't know if he will talk about this with inmate, the church is against the death penalty. he feels that life sentences are inappropriate. he did say for a state of law, the death penalties represents a failure because it owe ben franklin bridges it to call in

the -- because it owe ben franklin obliges it kim in the name of justice. the church has been against capitol punishment. >> john paul spoke to that issue, he left a millimeter open if there was no way to protect this society from this person he would say reluctantly okay, but he said that's not just the case, we can contain and protect the public and we can with a lot of the skill rehabilitate the offender. but it is based on on the principle of primary catholic social teachings the dignity of the human person, this is an assault on the dig to see of the human person and the pope

opposes. >> the pope said the death e penalty is inadmissible no matter how serious the crime of the condemned. the chair, the chair has been a source of such pride to those who have been involved and those three inmates with whom i talked earlier this week, they were involved in the project, you can see their eyes brighten when they talk about the walnut chair. >> the chair we used termexcats ex

catherdra to the men that's the way he'll be speaking today. >>le present today will be catholics and muslims and born again christians and members of our faiths when pope francis talks about reaching across the religious divide and reaching out to other religions could there be a better audience for him than what he will find today. the space of this prison in philadelphia is a tremendous setting for him to carrying forward his message of eadvantage -- evangelization not only to catholic christians, but all people of goodwill. his latest message is to all

people of goodwill. he has known and has close friends in the larger christian community among protestant pastors and jewish leaders and muslim population is small, but certainly with jewish leaders, as well. >> a leader of the islamic community in argentina is a close friends of pope francis and he is a very close friend with rabbi who is the head of the conservative seminary in buenos aires. i understand what you're saying, you're very accurate. >> and there was this religious ceremony where then archbishop borgolio had some pentecostal ministers pray over him. that was a powerful moment.

>> let's go to eakens oval and bring in "action news" reporter, nydia han, nydia later this afternoon all the focus of attention will be right there. >> reporter: that's right, jim, the stage is set for this much-anticipated papal mass after crews work tirelessly overnight to transform it into a sanctuary. this was nos'y feat. i talk -- this was no easy feat. i talked to the producer who said what makes this production unique is the back-to-back events. the festival of family concert and the papal mass in the same venue. crews had to change everything from the flooring to the furnishing. they shout it would take 12 hours, but they got it done in half that time. when we were live on eakens over at 4:00 a.m., the process was in going a complete makeover.

the video wall that was there for the concerts has been removed. now you can see the philadelphia museum. of art as a beautiful backdrop. i thought the video wall was cool, but i love seeing the philadelphia museum of art as a backdrop. because it's such a landmark and familiar and glorious site for all of us, you can see the local folks sitting on the steps some probably from intrnl destinations as well everyone waiting to see the papal mass that will start at 4:00 p.m. today. you can see people are starting to gather in the vip area. everyone marking on the transformation of the stage. the crucifix is breathtaking that was one of the first things that was erected and installed and then the pontiff's chair. you can see the bands that's been doing a sound check for much morning. another interesting things is behind the anchor booth.

there was a lot of activity they were replacing a lot of white chairs with black chairs. we think this will be a special part of the broadcast. as people file into the vip area this is nothing compared to the number of people who have portland on to the parkway. everyone wanting to make sure they have get the best really state to see the papal mass even on the jumbotrons. i can tell you that the papal choir is here, they are 525 members strong they are from seven choirs in the area. the seven choirs have been practicing individually over the last few weeks today at the papal mass they will sing as one voice for the very first time. it will be a very special moment. again the papal mass begins at 4:00 p.m. the stage is set, the people are here and now we're waiting for the pope to arrive. live on eakens oval, nydia han back to you. >> one question that remains

unanswered until now, david murphy the accuweather forecast. >> reporter: right, everything is looking better for the pope's schedule this afternoon, jim. storm tracker 6 3hd live double scan the closest rain is on eastern shore of maryland an balance more, it's falling apart as it makes a move up toward wilmington. out in gettysburg that shower will shoot to harrisburg and miss our area. there's a fair amount of cloud cover, but i could see sunny breaks in the deck of clouds. if we get any sprinkles our showers they are very, very light and in south jersey and delaware. temperatures are cool, 65 degrees in philadelphia, 59 in allentown. 61 in trenton. 70 in sea isle city. the winds a bit of a factor not too bad. similar to yesterday, running at 10 miles per hour currently across the immediate philadelphia region. as we go through the afternoon, especially for the papal parade followed by papal mass expecting a big crowd looks like there won't be a big problem weather

wise. 68 degrees. 1:00 p.m., at 4:00 p.m., 74 degrees. by 7:00 p.m., 68 degrees, that might be where the pilgrims might want to have the jackets handy on the way out of town in the afternoon and evening as the sun goes down and so do the temperatures. >> we'll go live to the commuter rail station in paoli, john rawlins you were saying yesterday impressive the lack of traffic the lack of people taking the trains down into philadelphia. can you detect a difference this morning so far? right. yesterday was surprisingly low. today they have expected large numbers and they are getting them. behind me you can see the staging area several hundred

people right now trained just departed maybe four minutes ago with that departure, they said they had 3500 to 3600 people departing in about nine trains that's significantly higher than yesterday. probably 600, 700 people more than yesterday. we should have pictures showing what it looks like. lots of folks scrambling around here, the difference in the people, the direction of the people yesterday. yesterday we had a somewhatterring of folks who were going -- smattering of folks who were going down to check the place out. today very much a crowd looking to go to the mass. they want to get as close to the pope as possible. they want to be there to send a message. >> we're his or here to suppore pope, showing we shower things he believes in, he is a