In the News ... "Odessa resident traveling to Juarez for Papal visit"

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• "We should go with an open heart and God will bless us."

By Alejandra Guzman, Reporter
KWES-TV

ODESSA, TEXAS -Many people are gearing up for the pope's visit to Juarez, Mexico later this week, NewsWest 9 spoke with a man who was selected to go see the pontiff.

"First of all I'd ask for health and plenty of employment for Odessa, we all know we need it. The health of all the community, and blessing for all," said Mauricio Garcia.

These are only a few things on Mauricio Garcia’s mind as he gets ready to see the Pope in Juarez this Wednesday. Garcia is one of five lucky residents going after he was given a ticket by a local priest, but originally, he wasn't going to go ...

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