Blessing Ground Zero

Today, the Pope blessed Ground Zero:

"Benedict was driven in the popemobile part-way down a ramp now used mostly by construction trucks to a spot by the north tower's footprint. He walked the final steps, knelt in silent prayer for a few moments, then rose to light a memorial candle. Addressing a group that included survivors, clergy and public officials, he acknowledged the many faiths of the victims at the 'scene of incredible violence and pain.' The pope also prayed for 'those who suffered death, injury and loss' in the attacks at the Pentagon and in the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa. More than 2,900 people were killed in the four crashes of the airliners hijacked by al-Qaida."