president of the methodist confence, reverend alson was one of many church leaders that almost r welcomed the opportunity to meet the pope. >> i was delighd. it is important we go on having conversations. in england, particularly, the catholichurch has been part of the work we have done for some time. >> evangelical alliance supports the religious freedom when he said they are growing a secular agenda. >> they gave their thoughts on the pope's visit high lighting a greater need for unity against secularism. >> britain is a church that has more in common than the things that divide us. it will help give us a united picture in this country. >> potential r for christia working together is focussed in this event. it is a reality on the ground that christians in communities work together to tell the story of jesus. >> there was a swell of support tr the british public who turned out. >> fantastic opportunitfor all cathics to see the pope in your own country. once in a lifetime opportunity, i would say. >> very exciting for all of us. >> the atmosphere on the streets here today. whoever you are

live from washington d.c., alson burns, ktvu news. >>> one of obama's top economic advisors is leaving the white house. he's giving up his position as the director of the national economic council and plans to return to harvard at the end of this year. summers is the third member of president obama's economic team to step down amid the economic crisis. there's a speculation that he will be replaced by either a woman or a ceo. >>> time now 5:13. democratic leaders in the u.s. senate planned a new vote on the ban of gays serving openly in the military. the attached revision appeal don't ask don't tell to a popular defense spending bill. but it was defeated with all republicans voting against it. 60 votes were needed to pass it but it only received 56. republicans accuse democrats of trying to force the action before the november election. >> this is a plait event brat event political ploy in order to face the other side facing a losing election. >> thinks the votes should be held until after the election. senate leaders say they'll bring the issue up again in a lame duck session after th

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