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Diocese of Juarez holds news conference

shared details today of how the vatican set the whole thing up. abc-seven was there… abc-7’s jerry najera is live with the story … rick estela if there’s anything we learned about pope francis’ vist to the us is that it is a massive ordeal. today the diocese of juarez talked about how they want to make everything run smoothly and represent mexico in this visit that will be seen around the world. the news conference started with some quick introductions father leonardo garcia getting right into the logistics of the popes 10 mile route. “donde pasa el pa” 5 blocks to the left and the right of the road the pope will be traveling will be blocked off for traffic safety. “estan pensando en pantayas garcia says they have an idea to place big screens one at the x many are familiar with at a soccer stadium near the border and at the chamizal national park in juarez. the father also talking about the alter that will be built for the pontiffs visit. designed by swiss architechts and materials donated by construction companys from juarez. the alter will be built in this area where crews are already clearing the land. the father saying designs around the alter, and the popes seat will be made in juarez and will reflect the culture of mexico. father hesiqiuo trevizo spokesman for the diocese also touched on border security. trevizo saying international border security will be tighter that usual when asked if el paso or las cruces diocese members would have any roles in helping with the popes visit he said the pope already visited the u.s. this will be about mexico. treviso said at the mass they are expecting to deliver

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