With Christianity Today, Deal Hudson, Fr. Neuhaus, Russ Shaw and some others.

Do you have a particular message for Pope John Paul II, whom you will be meeting with shortly?

No. I’m there to listen. I will respond. If I would even dare give him a message it would be, “Hold the line.” … This will be my third visit with the Holy Father and I’ve been in awe in his presence. He is a strong man. He’s got a huge presence and it’s an honor to be with him. It truly is. He’ll have something to say. Believe me, he’ll use this as an opportunity to talk about a world problem or an issue, and he’ll do it in a loving way. I mean he’s the kind of person that makes you feel good.