Apr 20, 2008 / 07:03 am
When Pope Benedict XVI was asked what he wanted to do when he came to the United States, he told his staff he wanted to make sure he visited Ground Zero. This morning the Holy Father just did this that.
Sixteen family members, 4 first responders and 4 survivors were present as the Pope descended the ramp down into the pit where the Twin Towers once stood, knelt and silently prayed.
After lighting a candle, the Holy Father offered a prayer for the victims, their families and those who survived all three attacks on 9/11.
He prayed: