For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 22, 2005

Presidential Delegation to Inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

President George W. Bush today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on April 24, 2005.

The Honorable Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation are:

The Honorable Michael Steele, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland

Carl A. Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, Knights of Columbus

Accompanying Members of the Delegation are:

Helen Alvare, Associate Professor of Law, Catholic University of America

Frank Hanley, President Emeritus, International Union of Operating Engineers

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