John Boehner invites Pope Francis to address Congress
Pope Francis waves as he leaves at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this file photo. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
House Speaker John Boehner has invited Pope Francis to address a joint meeting of Congress. Boehner says in a statement that the pope has inspired millions with his pastoral manner and servant leadership.
The speaker says he had extended an open and formal invitation to the pontiff.
In his statement, Boehner highlights the pope's call for the protection of the most vulnerable — the ailing, disadvantaged, "impoverished and the unborn."
The speaker says he had extended an open and formal invitation to the pontiff.
In his statement, Boehner highlights the pope's call for the protection of the most vulnerable — the ailing, disadvantaged, "impoverished and the unborn."
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