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Papal Shutterbug Remembers John Paul II; DiMarco Leads Soggy Masters

Aired April 08, 2005 - 11:31   ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.


DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: Coming up on the half hour, in fact, we are a minute past. I'm Daryn Kagan. Good morning once again. Here's what's happening "Now in the news."
Unprecedented security for the papal funeral today with hundreds of world leaders and dignitaries in attendance. Italian news agencies report an executive jet was intercepted and forced to land near Rome. It happened hours after John Paul's funeral ended. Air traffic around Rome was severely restricted during the funeral Mass.

The father of a Texas high school football player was arraigned this morning, charged with shooting his son's coach. The victim is listed in critical but stable condition today. Police say the suspect is a high-tempered man who was unhappy with the school's football program.

A court appearance today for a man police are blaming for a shooting spree in Delaware and Maryland. Two people were killed, four wounded, the shootings took place at an apartment complex, a mall, and along the road as the suspect drove his car. Police described the 22- year-old man as crazed.

And Michael Jackson's defense team is challenging salacious testimony by two fired Neverland employees. These are new pictures we're looking at of his arrival at the Santa Maria Courthouse just a few moments ago. One says he saw Jackson perform a sex act on a teenage boy. Another says she saw Jackson kiss child actor Macaulay Culkin and place his hand on the boy's rear end. The defense charges both witnesses are lying, and they are out to settle the score with Jackson.

His coffin was a simple wooden box, but the funeral for Pope John Paul II today punctuated by the detailed rituals of two millennia of Catholicism. A hundred thousand mourners, including presidents and royalty filled St. Peter's Square for the outdoor Mass. At the end of the two-and-a-half hour rite, John Paul's body was carried to the grotto beneath the basilica where it rests now with remains of 148 other popes. The papal funeral, in Italian custom, was interrupted by applause about a dozen times. As the coffin left the square, pilgrims shouted "santo," the Italian for "saint." Joining us from Rome is Reverend Richard John Neuhaus, a Catholic priest and convert to the Catholic religion. He is the foremost authority on the role of religion in the contemporary world.

Father, thank you for being with us.

REV. JOHN NEUHAUS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, "FIRST THINGS": Thank you.

KAGAN: Why was it important for you to be in Rome during this time?

NEUHAUS: Well, we have just witnessed a truly unprecedented historical event. It's not very often that you can honestly say that, but never in all of human history have as many people turned out to express their grief and their gratitude, and the two are hard to separate, for the life and the ministry of John Paul II. This was one of those moments which have never been seen before, and will almost certainly never be seen again. He went to the whole world, and the whole world came to him.

KAGAN: I think that is a great point, that the whole world did come, not just people from many different countries, but so many different religions represented at this funeral.

NEUHAUS: Oh, there is no doubt about it. I mean, he is the pontifex maximus, it's called, which means -- pontifex is bridge builder. And people, I think understand that John Paul II was reaching out to the whole world, not only to the Catholic Church, but right from the beginning of his pontificate, you remember his first sermon in October 22, 1978, when he was elected pope, and that message "be not afraid" was addressed to all Catholics, especially those behind the Iron Curtain, but also to all Christians and indeed to all human beings.

For he was a representative, I think, of the best phrase that you can use to describe the message of prophetic humanism. He was a radical humanist, that's the message he proposed.

KAGAN: A radical humanist.

NEUHAUS: A humanist. He proposed to the world the idea that God himself and Jesus Christ has become part of the human project, and therefore truth is inherent in what it means to be human. And he called us to live in the truth and that was the message that transformed millions of lives. That was the message ultimately that answered Stalin's cynical question, "how many divisions does the pope have," in terms of overthrowing the evil empire Soviet communism.

KAGAN: Looking forward and reflecting on the great love that so many people showing for this pope, there's been a call not just for sainthood, but to refer to him as "the great," something that I think has only happened to two or three popes in history. What needs to happen for that to take place, for him to become "Pope John Paul the Great."

NEUHAUS: Well, I have been urging that he will be called John Paul the Great now for some 15 years, and I have been privileged to work with him and to meet with him on a number of different occasions. He found it rather amusing when I said that he should go down in history as John Paul the Great.

But in fact, in the church's history, there's Gregory the Great, Leo the Great, back in the Fourth and Fifth Centuries. It's not really a formal title, it just kind of happens by popular acclamation, and that's what we saw today at the Mass, wasn't it? I mean, people crying out, "St. John Paul," and wanting him to be declared a saint immediately.

In fact, in fact, going back before the 14th and 13th Century, a lot of the saints in the early church were really recognized as saints by popular acclamation. There was no...

KAGAN: Which is really how it's supposed to work, right? It's supposed to be a democratic process?

NEUHAUS: Well, I wouldn't say that's how it's supposed to work, but who knows? Maybe this will be another great surprise of this pontificate in the aftermath of his death, to revive the original idea of sainthood.

KAGAN: Something tells me only a chapter has closed today, but the story of Pope John Paul II will continue to go forward and the effects of his work..

NEUHAUS: Oh, yes.

KAGAN: Father, thank you for your time on this most historic day.

NEUHAUS: It's a pleasure to be with you. OK, God bless.

KAGAN: Bob Neuhaus, thank you, thank you, sir.

Well, Pope John Paul II is one of the most photographed individuals in all of history. The man behind the camera talked with our Anderson Cooper about his subject and his dear friend.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

ANDERSON COOPER, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): This is a story not about the pope, but about the man who took his picture. His name is Arturo Mari (ph). For 49 years he's been the Vatican's official photographer. For the last 27 years, he has had just one subject, one face to focus on, John Paul II.

ARTURO MARI, VATICAN PHOTOGRAPHER (through translator): I always saw the pope as my father. He was never a person who posed or who behaved in any affected manner. He was normal and his normality helped me in my work.

COOPER: Arturo went with the pope on countless trips, photographing countless Masses, and moments, public and private. He came to know the pope in a way no one else has, every gesture, every wrinkle, every move, every smile.

MARI (through translator): His expression changed often when he was with children, with young people, with the sick. He expressed love, charity, and humility on his face, he became a child with children, a youngster with the young people. COOPER: In 27 years, Arturo says he never tired of photographing Pope John Paul II. Every day in his lens, he says he saw something new, the good, and the bad. The day the pope was shot in 1981, Arturo took these pictures.

MARI (through translator): I was a meter away from the Jeep when he heard those shots and saw him fall. I immediately new what had happened. I took the photos. I cannot explain how I did it. I have always said that as a believer, maybe the Virgin Mary guided by hand, because I cannot explain it otherwise.

COOPER: Three days later, in the pope's hospital room, once again, Arturo was there.

MARI (through translator): When I opened the door, the bed was before me, and he was facing the window. As he turned, he said, oh, Arturo, you see, we are alive. What can I say? Whoosh. The problem is that those tears ended up in the view finder. You see the Nikon view finder is very close to the lens, and if a drop of water falls here, it gets fogged up, and you can no longer see anything in my case. It was perhaps more than just a drop, and I could see nothing at all, but they still came out well.

COOPER: Over the years, the pope's face changed: 1989, 1996, 1999, 2005. His body aged, Parkinson's took its toll, Arturo's lens captured it all.

MARI (through translator): Seeing this metamorphosis behind my camera was not nice, but I too aged. If before I used to run, now I move slower. And if before I had black hair, now it's white. His great example is that in all the suffering, he was unfailingly dignified and strong. God only knows how he did it. I just don't understand.

COOPER: Six hours before the pope died, Arturo Mari was called in once again to see his old friend.

MARI (through translator): He was turned away with half-closed eyes, but he turned towards me and opened his eyes like this. They were really beautiful and alive, and in a really low voice he said "Arturo, Arturo." Of course, I dropped to my knees and took his hand, he touched my hand and blessed me, and turning he said "thank you, thank you." So I say, "a pope on his deathbed remembers Arturo and thanks me?" Right there, that is the pope. That is what people must understand. He gave all of himself for everyone.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

KAGAN: A replay of the papal funeral on CNN tonight with reflections from our team of primetime anchors. Our coverage begins at 7:00 Eastern. CNN's coverage of the papal funeral continues in a moment.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

(STOCK MARKET REPORT) KAGAN: Pope John Paul II's conservative legacy has inspired an outpouring of love and respect, also at the same time, though, generating a degree of controversy. Veronica De La Cruz covers it at cnn.com.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

VERONICA DE LA CRUZ, CNN CORRESPONDENT: He forged a legacy as one of the Catholic Church's most influential and controversial leaders. We remember the life of Pope John Paul II at cnn.com/pope.

He revolutionized the papacy that oversaw the spiritual lives of 1 billion Catholics. Many popes before him confined themselves to the Vatican, but John Paul was one of the most traveled popes in history, and very much a man of the world. He was a key figure at a pivotal juncture in world history. As a cardinal in Poland, he was a shrewd opponent of communism. He also brought a strong focus to human rights and individual liberties.

At cnn.com/pope, we look ahead to what's next for the Roman Catholic Church. Read more about the potential successors, and find out requirements for the papacy. We have been asking the users around the world to share their thoughts on the passing of the pope. You can read their comments or share your own by logging on.

As the world mourns the passing of this influential pontiff, a tribute to his life and legacy at cnn.com/pope.

I'm Veronica De La Cruz

(END VIDEOTAPE)

KAGAN: Let's find out what's coming up on the top of the hour on "NEWS FROM CNN" with Wolf Blitzer -- Wolf.

WOLF BLITZER, CNN ANCHOR: Hi Daryn, we have a very busy hour ahead on "NEWS FROM CNN." We'll continue our live coverage from Rome, the funeral of Pope John Paul II. Seen here on CNN, more than 100,000 packed St. Peter's Square, and tens of millions, perhaps hundreds of millions watched worldwide.

At the top of the hour, we'll look ahead to what happens next at the Vatican. The conclave, the process of selecting a new pope, and what are the challenges facing the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church? We'll have in-depth analysis.

And Daryn, we are also watching developments in Iraq. Can Ibrahim al-Jafari, the new prime minister lead the country in the face of the continuing insurgency. We will go live to Baghdad for an update. We'll watch all those stories, much more at the top of the hour on "NEWS FROM CNN."

Daryn, meanwhile, back to you.

KAGAN: All right, Wolf, we'll see you in just a few minutes. First of all, though, will the Master's golf tournament be rained out again? Today we're going to give you the soggy highlights from day one and one man's incredibly frustrating hole.

That's coming up.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

KAGAN: Weather here in Georgia looking a little bit better for the Masters today. The storm-soaked first round resumed a couple of hours ago. They are going to try to get the second round in as well. Our sports correspondent Patrick Snell is in Augusta this morning.

Patrick, good morning.

PATRICK SNELL, CNN SPORTS CORRESPONDENT: Well, Daryn, thanks. Welcome back to Augusta. Yes, I can tell you that round two is about to get under way, but more frustrations continuing for the world No. 2, Tiger Woods. Let's quickly recap on round one for him.

He finished that one at two over par through 12 holes. Had a real disaster, though, on 13. The putts actually went like lightning off the green into the sand trap and into water. He would end up taking a bogey on that hole. That putt actually was for eagle.

But he came out today in better spirits. He pulled off a birdie, but then slipped back showing for of his inconsistence really that have plagued his game really over the last sort of 18 months or so, but he did end round one after a 74 at two over par.

Now Chris DiMarco is the tournament leader at the moment. Good day for him, he was four under par after his first round Thursday. And he really is looking for his first major championship, he is trying to really prove that he can be up there with the greats as the Florida-based player.

And I can tell that round two for him also went encouragingly, and he completed his round as tournament leader. He is five under par for had championship -- Daryn.

KAGAN: All right, Patrick. Well, golfers all around the world dream of playing at Augusta National, but talk about the nightmare that the 16th hole turned into for Billy Casper, because I think a lot of golfers are going to relate to this.

SNELL: Absolutely but nothing but sympathy for the 73-year-old Billy Casper. You know, he is a past champion here. He won in 1970, and he said he just wanted to come back and give it one more go. He wanted to play one more round at least. And that's just what he did. He said he had the grandchildren here, he did it all for them, but he won't be too happy really when I remind him what happened at the hole 16 yesterday. That's a par three. It's a short one, it shouldn't present any problems to these kinds players, but he wound up with a 16 on this par three largely because he put the ball in the water five times.

Yes, the water hazard certainly been coming into play. Afterwards though he was able to joke. He said he was actually quite disappointed he didn't score a 16 on hole 16, but great spirits from him. Just for the record, though, that score won't count officially, because he didn't hand his card in, therefore he was disqualified for the tournament so he doesn't have to live with the embarrassment of a worst ever score here at Augusta -- Daryn.

KAGAN: Well, and as you point out, he gets the last laugh because he already has the green jacket. Quickly, Patrick, the story in recent years has been about the protestors, the issue of women not being allowed to be members of that club. Any sign of protesters this year?

SNELL: No sign of protestors at all. It's an issue that does continue to go on, and it's something that won't be discussed by the committee here at the Augusta National. It is simply not open for debate. But so far no sign of any protesters either inside or outside this course -- Daryn .

KAGAN: All right. You go get yourself a cheese and pimento sandwich at one of those snack stands here. Patrick Snell at Augusta National, thank you.

Weather the story there. Weather also across the country and around the world.

(WEATHER REPORT)

KAGAN: Poor Prince Charles and Camilla, they can't catch a break.

ORELON SIDNEY, CNN METEOROLOGIST: Nope, they can't.

KAGAN: But they are used to it, they're British, for that kind of weather. It will be a lovely day for them. Orelon, thank you, have a great weekend.

SIDNEY: You're welcome.

KAGAN: And that's going to do it for me, Daryn Kagan, I'll see you right back here on Monday morning. For now, up to my colleague, Wolf Blitzer, in Washington, D.C.

Hi, Wolf.

BLITZER: Thanks very much, Daryn. It was great seeing you in Washington this week.

KAGAN: As well.

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Aired April 8, 2005 - 11:31   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: Coming up on the half hour, in fact, we are a minute past. I'm Daryn Kagan. Good morning once again. Here's what's happening "Now in the news."
Unprecedented security for the papal funeral today with hundreds of world leaders and dignitaries in attendance. Italian news agencies report an executive jet was intercepted and forced to land near Rome. It happened hours after John Paul's funeral ended. Air traffic around Rome was severely restricted during the funeral Mass.

The father of a Texas high school football player was arraigned this morning, charged with shooting his son's coach. The victim is listed in critical but stable condition today. Police say the suspect is a high-tempered man who was unhappy with the school's football program.

A court appearance today for a man police are blaming for a shooting spree in Delaware and Maryland. Two people were killed, four wounded, the shootings took place at an apartment complex, a mall, and along the road as the suspect drove his car. Police described the 22- year-old man as crazed.

And Michael Jackson's defense team is challenging salacious testimony by two fired Neverland employees. These are new pictures we're looking at of his arrival at the Santa Maria Courthouse just a few moments ago. One says he saw Jackson perform a sex act on a teenage boy. Another says she saw Jackson kiss child actor Macaulay Culkin and place his hand on the boy's rear end. The defense charges both witnesses are lying, and they are out to settle the score with Jackson.

His coffin was a simple wooden box, but the funeral for Pope John Paul II today punctuated by the detailed rituals of two millennia of Catholicism. A hundred thousand mourners, including presidents and royalty filled St. Peter's Square for the outdoor Mass. At the end of the two-and-a-half hour rite, John Paul's body was carried to the grotto beneath the basilica where it rests now with remains of 148 other popes. The papal funeral, in Italian custom, was interrupted by applause about a dozen times. As the coffin left the square, pilgrims shouted "santo," the Italian for "saint." Joining us from Rome is Reverend Richard John Neuhaus, a Catholic priest and convert to the Catholic religion. He is the foremost authority on the role of religion in the contemporary world.

Father, thank you for being with us.

REV. JOHN NEUHAUS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, "FIRST THINGS": Thank you.

KAGAN: Why was it important for you to be in Rome during this time?

NEUHAUS: Well, we have just witnessed a truly unprecedented historical event. It's not very often that you can honestly say that, but never in all of human history have as many people turned out to express their grief and their gratitude, and the two are hard to separate, for the life and the ministry of John Paul II. This was one of those moments which have never been seen before, and will almost certainly never be seen again. He went to the whole world, and the whole world came to him.

KAGAN: I think that is a great point, that the whole world did come, not just people from many different countries, but so many different religions represented at this funeral.

NEUHAUS: Oh, there is no doubt about it. I mean, he is the pontifex maximus, it's called, which means -- pontifex is bridge builder. And people, I think understand that John Paul II was reaching out to the whole world, not only to the Catholic Church, but right from the beginning of his pontificate, you remember his first sermon in October 22, 1978, when he was elected pope, and that message "be not afraid" was addressed to all Catholics, especially those behind the Iron Curtain, but also to all Christians and indeed to all human beings.

For he was a representative, I think, of the best phrase that you can use to describe the message of prophetic humanism. He was a radical humanist, that's the message he proposed.

KAGAN: A radical humanist.

NEUHAUS: A humanist. He proposed to the world the idea that God himself and Jesus Christ has become part of the human project, and therefore truth is inherent in what it means to be human. And he called us to live in the truth and that was the message that transformed millions of lives. That was the message ultimately that answered Stalin's cynical question, "how many divisions does the pope have," in terms of overthrowing the evil empire Soviet communism.

KAGAN: Looking forward and reflecting on the great love that so many people showing for this pope, there's been a call not just for sainthood, but to refer to him as "the great," something that I think has only happened to two or three popes in history. What needs to happen for that to take place, for him to become "Pope John Paul the Great."

NEUHAUS: Well, I have been urging that he will be called John Paul the Great now for some 15 years, and I have been privileged to work with him and to meet with him on a number of different occasions. He found it rather amusing when I said that he should go down in history as John Paul the Great.

But in fact, in the church's history, there's Gregory the Great, Leo the Great, back in the Fourth and Fifth Centuries. It's not really a formal title, it just kind of happens by popular acclamation, and that's what we saw today at the Mass, wasn't it? I mean, people crying out, "St. John Paul," and wanting him to be declared a saint immediately.

In fact, in fact, going back before the 14th and 13th Century, a lot of the saints in the early church were really recognized as saints by popular acclamation. There was no...

KAGAN: Which is really how it's supposed to work, right? It's supposed to be a democratic process?

NEUHAUS: Well, I wouldn't say that's how it's supposed to work, but who knows? Maybe this will be another great surprise of this pontificate in the aftermath of his death, to revive the original idea of sainthood.

KAGAN: Something tells me only a chapter has closed today, but the story of Pope John Paul II will continue to go forward and the effects of his work..

NEUHAUS: Oh, yes.

KAGAN: Father, thank you for your time on this most historic day.

NEUHAUS: It's a pleasure to be with you. OK, God bless.

KAGAN: Bob Neuhaus, thank you, thank you, sir.

Well, Pope John Paul II is one of the most photographed individuals in all of history. The man behind the camera talked with our Anderson Cooper about his subject and his dear friend.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

ANDERSON COOPER, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): This is a story not about the pope, but about the man who took his picture. His name is Arturo Mari (ph). For 49 years he's been the Vatican's official photographer. For the last 27 years, he has had just one subject, one face to focus on, John Paul II.

ARTURO MARI, VATICAN PHOTOGRAPHER (through translator): I always saw the pope as my father. He was never a person who posed or who behaved in any affected manner. He was normal and his normality helped me in my work.

COOPER: Arturo went with the pope on countless trips, photographing countless Masses, and moments, public and private. He came to know the pope in a way no one else has, every gesture, every wrinkle, every move, every smile.

MARI (through translator): His expression changed often when he was with children, with young people, with the sick. He expressed love, charity, and humility on his face, he became a child with children, a youngster with the young people. COOPER: In 27 years, Arturo says he never tired of photographing Pope John Paul II. Every day in his lens, he says he saw something new, the good, and the bad. The day the pope was shot in 1981, Arturo took these pictures.

MARI (through translator): I was a meter away from the Jeep when he heard those shots and saw him fall. I immediately new what had happened. I took the photos. I cannot explain how I did it. I have always said that as a believer, maybe the Virgin Mary guided by hand, because I cannot explain it otherwise.

COOPER: Three days later, in the pope's hospital room, once again, Arturo was there.

MARI (through translator): When I opened the door, the bed was before me, and he was facing the window. As he turned, he said, oh, Arturo, you see, we are alive. What can I say? Whoosh. The problem is that those tears ended up in the view finder. You see the Nikon view finder is very close to the lens, and if a drop of water falls here, it gets fogged up, and you can no longer see anything in my case. It was perhaps more than just a drop, and I could see nothing at all, but they still came out well.

COOPER: Over the years, the pope's face changed: 1989, 1996, 1999, 2005. His body aged, Parkinson's took its toll, Arturo's lens captured it all.

MARI (through translator): Seeing this metamorphosis behind my camera was not nice, but I too aged. If before I used to run, now I move slower. And if before I had black hair, now it's white. His great example is that in all the suffering, he was unfailingly dignified and strong. God only knows how he did it. I just don't understand.

COOPER: Six hours before the pope died, Arturo Mari was called in once again to see his old friend.

MARI (through translator): He was turned away with half-closed eyes, but he turned towards me and opened his eyes like this. They were really beautiful and alive, and in a really low voice he said "Arturo, Arturo." Of course, I dropped to my knees and took his hand, he touched my hand and blessed me, and turning he said "thank you, thank you." So I say, "a pope on his deathbed remembers Arturo and thanks me?" Right there, that is the pope. That is what people must understand. He gave all of himself for everyone.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

KAGAN: A replay of the papal funeral on CNN tonight with reflections from our team of primetime anchors. Our coverage begins at 7:00 Eastern. CNN's coverage of the papal funeral continues in a moment.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

(STOCK MARKET REPORT) KAGAN: Pope John Paul II's conservative legacy has inspired an outpouring of love and respect, also at the same time, though, generating a degree of controversy. Veronica De La Cruz covers it at cnn.com.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

VERONICA DE LA CRUZ, CNN CORRESPONDENT: He forged a legacy as one of the Catholic Church's most influential and controversial leaders. We remember the life of Pope John Paul II at cnn.com/pope.

He revolutionized the papacy that oversaw the spiritual lives of 1 billion Catholics. Many popes before him confined themselves to the Vatican, but John Paul was one of the most traveled popes in history, and very much a man of the world. He was a key figure at a pivotal juncture in world history. As a cardinal in Poland, he was a shrewd opponent of communism. He also brought a strong focus to human rights and individual liberties.

At cnn.com/pope, we look ahead to what's next for the Roman Catholic Church. Read more about the potential successors, and find out requirements for the papacy. We have been asking the users around the world to share their thoughts on the passing of the pope. You can read their comments or share your own by logging on.

As the world mourns the passing of this influential pontiff, a tribute to his life and legacy at cnn.com/pope.

I'm Veronica De La Cruz

(END VIDEOTAPE)

KAGAN: Let's find out what's coming up on the top of the hour on "NEWS FROM CNN" with Wolf Blitzer -- Wolf.

WOLF BLITZER, CNN ANCHOR: Hi Daryn, we have a very busy hour ahead on "NEWS FROM CNN." We'll continue our live coverage from Rome, the funeral of Pope John Paul II. Seen here on CNN, more than 100,000 packed St. Peter's Square, and tens of millions, perhaps hundreds of millions watched worldwide.

At the top of the hour, we'll look ahead to what happens next at the Vatican. The conclave, the process of selecting a new pope, and what are the challenges facing the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church? We'll have in-depth analysis.

And Daryn, we are also watching developments in Iraq. Can Ibrahim al-Jafari, the new prime minister lead the country in the face of the continuing insurgency. We will go live to Baghdad for an update. We'll watch all those stories, much more at the top of the hour on "NEWS FROM CNN."

Daryn, meanwhile, back to you.

KAGAN: All right, Wolf, we'll see you in just a few minutes. First of all, though, will the Master's golf tournament be rained out again? Today we're going to give you the soggy highlights from day one and one man's incredibly frustrating hole.

That's coming up.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

KAGAN: Weather here in Georgia looking a little bit better for the Masters today. The storm-soaked first round resumed a couple of hours ago. They are going to try to get the second round in as well. Our sports correspondent Patrick Snell is in Augusta this morning.

Patrick, good morning.

PATRICK SNELL, CNN SPORTS CORRESPONDENT: Well, Daryn, thanks. Welcome back to Augusta. Yes, I can tell you that round two is about to get under way, but more frustrations continuing for the world No. 2, Tiger Woods. Let's quickly recap on round one for him.

He finished that one at two over par through 12 holes. Had a real disaster, though, on 13. The putts actually went like lightning off the green into the sand trap and into water. He would end up taking a bogey on that hole. That putt actually was for eagle.

But he came out today in better spirits. He pulled off a birdie, but then slipped back showing for of his inconsistence really that have plagued his game really over the last sort of 18 months or so, but he did end round one after a 74 at two over par.

Now Chris DiMarco is the tournament leader at the moment. Good day for him, he was four under par after his first round Thursday. And he really is looking for his first major championship, he is trying to really prove that he can be up there with the greats as the Florida-based player.

And I can tell that round two for him also went encouragingly, and he completed his round as tournament leader. He is five under par for had championship -- Daryn.

KAGAN: All right, Patrick. Well, golfers all around the world dream of playing at Augusta National, but talk about the nightmare that the 16th hole turned into for Billy Casper, because I think a lot of golfers are going to relate to this.

SNELL: Absolutely but nothing but sympathy for the 73-year-old Billy Casper. You know, he is a past champion here. He won in 1970, and he said he just wanted to come back and give it one more go. He wanted to play one more round at least. And that's just what he did. He said he had the grandchildren here, he did it all for them, but he won't be too happy really when I remind him what happened at the hole 16 yesterday. That's a par three. It's a short one, it shouldn't present any problems to these kinds players, but he wound up with a 16 on this par three largely because he put the ball in the water five times.

Yes, the water hazard certainly been coming into play. Afterwards though he was able to joke. He said he was actually quite disappointed he didn't score a 16 on hole 16, but great spirits from him. Just for the record, though, that score won't count officially, because he didn't hand his card in, therefore he was disqualified for the tournament so he doesn't have to live with the embarrassment of a worst ever score here at Augusta -- Daryn.

KAGAN: Well, and as you point out, he gets the last laugh because he already has the green jacket. Quickly, Patrick, the story in recent years has been about the protestors, the issue of women not being allowed to be members of that club. Any sign of protesters this year?

SNELL: No sign of protestors at all. It's an issue that does continue to go on, and it's something that won't be discussed by the committee here at the Augusta National. It is simply not open for debate. But so far no sign of any protesters either inside or outside this course -- Daryn .

KAGAN: All right. You go get yourself a cheese and pimento sandwich at one of those snack stands here. Patrick Snell at Augusta National, thank you.

Weather the story there. Weather also across the country and around the world.

(WEATHER REPORT)

KAGAN: Poor Prince Charles and Camilla, they can't catch a break.

ORELON SIDNEY, CNN METEOROLOGIST: Nope, they can't.

KAGAN: But they are used to it, they're British, for that kind of weather. It will be a lovely day for them. Orelon, thank you, have a great weekend.

SIDNEY: You're welcome.

KAGAN: And that's going to do it for me, Daryn Kagan, I'll see you right back here on Monday morning. For now, up to my colleague, Wolf Blitzer, in Washington, D.C.

Hi, Wolf.

BLITZER: Thanks very much, Daryn. It was great seeing you in Washington this week.

KAGAN: As well.

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