pope Francis to address Congress

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September 24 is the historic date.



Pope Francis is due to become the first ever pontiff to speak before the US Congress, lawmakers in Washington have announced. The head of the Catholic Church will make his speech on 24 September. "That day his holiness will be the first pope in our history to address a joint session of Congress," said House Speaker John Boehner.
"I am very much looking forward to welcoming Pope Francis to the United States," said President Barack Obama.

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