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NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly reassured the city Thursday that officers are prepared to protect Pope Benedict XVI during his visit. According to Kelly, about 52,000 people will pack Yankee Stadium

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Apr 10, 2008, 8:03 PM

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Kelly: NYPD ready and able to protect pope

NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly reassured the city Thursday that officers are prepared to protect Pope Benedict XVI during his visit. According to Kelly, about 52,000 people will pack Yankee Stadium

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