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Pope Benedict's Influence on CNY Catholics

By Jason Smith

Oswego, NY – Central New York Catholics see Pope Benedict's visit to the United States as a chance for the Church to grow.

As WRVO's Jason Smith reports, a Central New York Catholic leader says a message needs to be delivered to young Catholics during the papal visit.

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