[gilliam]

but if he uses this opportunity to again chastise Bush in front of the world press, I would be most disappointed.

The pope never did this.

[anonymous_user]

He may not have said anything directly, but cardinals and envoys speaking on his behalf and the behalf of the Vatican have.

The press is abuzz that Bush will get the criticism directly, and publicly, in return for his Freedom Medal. I hope that's just wishful thinking.