U.S.:
House Speaker welcomes September papal visit to Congress
(Vatican Radio) House Speaker John Boehner has welcomed Pope
Francis' acceptance of an invitation to address a joint session of Congress on
September 24 during his upcoming visit to the United States. The visit
was confirmed Thursday by the Vatican Press Office.
In comments to the press Thursday, Boehner, a Catholic,
said Pope Francis will be the first pontiff to address members of the House and
Senate.
``We're humbled that the Holy Father has accepted our invitation
and certainly look forward to receiving his message on behalf of the American
people,'' said Boehner, a Republican.
The Pope’s fall trip, his first to the United States, will
include a discourse at the United Nations in New York and participation in
celebrations for the World Day of Families organized by the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia.
The last Pontiff to visit the U.S. was Benedict XVI who
addressed the United Nations General Assembly and visited New York and
Washington D.C. in 2008.
In a written statement, Boehner said, ``In a time of
global upheaval, the Holy Father's message of compassion and human dignity has
moved people of all faiths and backgrounds…His teachings, prayers, and very
example bring us back to the blessings of simple things and our obligations to
one another.''
See here for the Archdiocese of Washington's response to the papal visit
See here for the Archdiocese of Washington's response to the papal visit
(Tracey McClure)
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