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Pope Francis to make address to Congress during Washington DC visit
Pope will be the first leader of the Catholic church to address both houses of Congress during visit later this year, House speaker John Boehner announces
Pope Francis is set to become the first leader of the Catholic church to address both chambers of Congress, during his trip tothe US later this year.
House speaker John Boehner said on Thursday that the pope will visit the US Capitol in Washington on 24 September, where he is scheduled to be the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress. It will be a historic visit, and we are truly grateful that His Holiness has accepted our invitation, Boehner said in a statement.
Last month, Francis announced that he would be visiting Washington DC, New York and Philadelphia in September. It is his first trip to the US since becoming the Pontiff.
In a time of global upheaval, the Holy Fathers message of compassion and human dignity has moved people of all faiths and backgrounds, said Boehner. His teachings, prayers and very example bring us back to the blessings of simple things and our obligations to one another. We look forward to warmly welcoming His Holiness to our Capitol and hearing his address on behalf of the American people.
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/feb/05/pope-francis-to-address-congress-visit-washington
Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)* does not apply to those deviant gays or wimminfolk baby vessels
Ron Green
(9,823 posts)of American crony capitalism. That would be helpful.
ChosenUnWisely
(588 posts)None one should be required to listen to ANY religious leader about anything at all.
Sure the Pope is a head of state but that state:
Has no poverty
No homelessness
No Hunger
100% Employment
Universal Health Coverage
No free elections
In reality the Pope is nothing more than the a Dictator of a Theocratic Nation
MineralMan
(146,324 posts)I can't see anything particularly holy about opposition to reproductive rights and equality for women and his unholy attitude toward LGBT people. His Regressiveness is more like it.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)RedCappedBandit
(5,514 posts)Takket
(21,607 posts)considering how vocal and liberal Francis has been in his opinions on economics & wealth inequality, this could seriously blow up in the face of the GOP.
that being said, this is still every bit as inappropriate as it was for Boner to invite Bibi.