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I loved how he greeted her at the end. According to some people who were there, Kelly wasn't expecting it, but he stood up for her and shook her hand. There's a blog from someone who was in the audience that says Kelly got really shy at that moment.
And here are some media mention of her performance:
MyFox New York | Pope Youth Rally: Kelly Clarkson Sang 'Ave Maria'
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The first "American Idol," Kelly Clarkson, sang a thrilling "Ave Maria" to Pope Benedict XVI at the youth rally in Yonkers, N.Y. on April 19, 2008.
| The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
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Kelly Clarkson sings Ave Maria
I have rarely heard a voice much like that one; soaring into the early evening air; full-throated, beautiful as stars at midnight. American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson's warm-up act before Pope Benedict arrived at today's (Saturday) youth rally in Yonkers was nothing to write home about but her closing act: Whoa.
By 7 p.m., it was almost over. Then Kelly Clarkson, 25, who had changed out of a black dress from her previous act into a demure blue frock, began to belt out the well-known words of "Ave Maria." She was so magnificent, that afterwards the crowd roared and even Benedict stood to greet here. Miss Clarkson, by the way, attends a Baptist church.
| Pope urges young to serve poor, sick at seminary rally | lohud.com | The Journal News
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At the conclusion of the program, pop superstar Kelly Clarkson sang "Ave Maria" for the pope. He rose to greet her when she finished.
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WTHR - Indianapolis News and Weather - Pope focuses on youth
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The rally concluded with a moving rendition of Ave Maria from pop star, Kelly Clarkson.
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