After a beautiful mass with the bishop, we followed our media friends as they followed the bishop. We flowed into a local tavern where “our” media took a few pictures of a table “reserved until the Pope visits. It’s for him.” As they took pictures, the owners offered us “media”—as Steve and I were now considered—free champagne. “Here, have a glass of our best!... on us!”

And God saw that it was goooooooood.