WASHINGTON (DC)
Wall Street Journal
By SIOBHAN HUGHES
Feb. 5, 2015
WASHINGTON— Pope Francis will address a joint session of Congress on Sept. 24, U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio) announced on Thursday, an appearance that will be the first ever by a papal head.
“In a time of global upheaval, the Holy Father’s message of compassion and human dignity has moved people of all faiths and backgrounds,” Mr. Boehner said in a written statement. “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 Pope Francis to our Capitol and hearing his address on behalf of the American people.”
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