UNITED STATES
NBC News – Meet the Press
BY DAVID GREGORY
March 9, 2014
DAVID GREGORY:
And good Sunday morning. Such a difficult way to begin the program this morning. More on the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of that plane and the questions about foul play, given that two passengers were traveling on stolen passports, a pretty rare occurrence. And the new reports that the plane may have tried to turn around. …
DAVID GREGORY:
Welcome back. What a year it has been for Pope Francis, as he approaches his one-year anniversary as leader of the Catholic Church. The pope created some controversy a few days ago when he said no one has done more than the Vatican to address the abuse scandals that have plagued the Church for years. He also said the portrayal of him as some sort of superman, a star, is offensive. I sat down with the archbishop of New York, Timothy Dolan. In his revealing interview, he spoke his mind about the pope, the abuse scandals and same-sex marriage
DAVID GREGORY:
Your eminence, thank you for having us to your home.
CARDINAL DOLAN:
David, you’re always welcome here. Thanks for–
DAVID GREGORY:
Thank you–
CARDINAL DOLAN:
–thanks for– taking me seriously when I said, “Come on in.” (LAUGH)
DAVID GREGORY:
We’re here. And what a year it’s been for the Catholic church and Pope Francis. What a reception. One year later, Pope Francis giving an interview this week saying, “Look, it’s been a great reception (LAUGH), but I’m not superman.” He almost found it offensive. Yet, at the same time, that reception is certainly something he’d like to use for the benefit of the church, wouldn’t he?
CARDINAL DOLAN:
Oh, he’s a good teacher, so you’re right. He knows the power symbol. He knows the power of audio-visual aids, as any good teacher does. So I think he’s shrugging’ and saying’, “Look, I’m no better than anybody else. And don’t make me a superman. But if this attention is comin’ my way, I’m gonna use it and turn the attention to Jesus and his church.” And I think he’s doing’ a splendid job of it.
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