Welcoming His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to the White House

President and Mrs. Bush to Welcome His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to the White House

President and Mrs. Bush will welcome His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to the White House on April 16, 2008, during his first visit to the United States as Pope. The President and the Holy Father will continue discussions, which they began during the President's visit to the Vatican in June 2007, on their common commitment to the importance of faith and reason in reaching shared goals. These goals include advancing peace throughout the Middle East and other troubled regions, promoting inter-faith understanding, and strengthening human rights and freedom, especially religious liberty, around the world.

Speeches & News Releases

April 20, 2008
Remarks by the Vice President at the Farewell Ceremony for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

April 16, 2008
Joint Statement of the United States and Holy See

President Bush Welcomes His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to White House

April 11, 2008
Event Backgrounder: The Visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to the White House

February 15, 2008
President and Mrs. Bush to Welcome His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to the White House

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