The 10,000 worshippers at the opening Mass heard a challenging homily by Bishop Francesco Lambiasi. Here is a clip: “Jesus Christ is the fulcrum of the whole of human history.” “Faith,” he added, “is light and knowledge.” Because of this it can be said that “he who does not believe in Jesus does not truly know reality.” Tony Blair, who is slated to speak, won’t likely be very comfortable in the company of such believing Catholics. CNA’s report is here.
