[Black Agnes]

TeeHee, the Pope is absolutely correct. All the Mexican elites are doing is upsetting OUR politics and sending their OWN people away. Mistake! Bless JPII!!

[FITZ]

Yes ---the look on Fox's face when the Pope told him that was priceless. His whole plan shot down by no one less than the Pope himself. He seemed for once in his life to be speechless.

[FITZ]

From the El Paso times article:

"This noble effort to build a better Mexico, one that is more just and united, requires the collaboration of everyone," the pope said as President Vicente Fox and other political leaders listened. "In particular, it is necessary today to help the indigenous people achieve their legitimate aspirations, respecting and defending the authentic values of each ethnic group. Mexico needs its indigenous people, and its indigenous people need Mexico."