Moonfall

TRANSGLOBAL SPECIAL REPORT. 1:31 P.M.

"This is Frances Picarno in Rome, reporting from outside the Vatican. It's early evening here, Bruce, and a huge crowd has gathered at St. Peter's to pray. The pope is expected to appear momentarily at his third-floor balcony."

"Frances, what's the mood there?"

"Somber. They're very quiet. I could almost say frightened. But these are believers, and they feel very much in the hands of their Creator tonight.

"Vatican officials have told us that Innocent will do what he can to reassure everyone. This couldn't have come at a worse time for the pontiff, as we all know. He has been in failing health for the past year, and his doctors have apparently advised against his appearance here this evening. But this pope, the People's Pope, is said to be quite concerned, and-wait a minute, Bruce. There he is now…"