WASHINGTON (DC)
The Hill
Pope Francis will make history this fall, becoming the first pope to address a joint session of Congress, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said on Thursday.
The pope is expected to speak to lawmakers in the House chamber on Sept. 24.
“We’re humbled that the Holy Father has accepted our invitation and certainly are going to look forward to receiving his message on behalf of the American people,” Boehner said at a news conference.
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