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President Bush Welcomes His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to White House
President George W. Bush delivers remarks Wednesday, April 16, 2008, during the arrival ceremony for Pope Benedict XVI on the South Lawn of the White House. Said the President, "Holy Father, thank you for making this journey to America. Our nation welcomes you. We appreciate the example you set for the world, and we ask that you always keep us in your prayers." White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush delivers remarks Wednesday, April 16, 2008, during the arrival ceremony for Pope Benedict XVI on the South Lawn of the White House. Said the President, "Holy Father, thank you for making this journey to America. Our nation welcomes you. We appreciate the example you set for the world, and we ask that you always keep us in your prayers." White House photo by David Bohrer Full Story
Soprano Kathleen Battle sings "The Lord's Prayer," Wednesday, April 16, 2008, during the arrival ceremony in honor of Pope Benedict XVI on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI meet in the Oval Office Wednesday, April 16, 2008, following the Pope's welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush escorts Pope Benedict XVI along the White House Colonnade for their meeting in the Oval Office Wednesday, April 16, 2008, following the Pope's welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges guests Wednesday, April 16, 2008, during the arrival ceremony for the Pope on the South Lawn of the White House. Said Pope Benedict XVI during the ceremony, "Mr. President, dear friends, as I begin my visit to the United States, I express once more my gratitude for your invitation, my joy to be in your midst, and my fervent prayers that Almighty God will confirm this nation and its people in the ways of justice, prosperity and peace." White House photo by David Bohrer
Soprano Kathleen Battle sings "The Lord's Prayer," Wednesday, April 16, 2008, during the arrival ceremony in honor of Pope Benedict XVI on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI look out onto the Rose Garden from the Colonnade of the White House before their meeting Wednesday, April 16, 2008. The visit of Pope Benedict XVI is the first White House papal visit in three decades. White House photo by David Bohrer
Members of the Knights of Columbus salute during the welcoming ceremony for Pope Benedict XVI, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI pause along the White House Colonnade to look at the Rose Garden on their way for a meeting in the Oval Office Wednesday, April 16, 2008, following the Pope's welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Pope Benedict XVI waves from the Pope-mobile as he passes the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue Wednesday, April 16, 2008, following a welcoming ceremony in his honor on the South Lawn. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush speaks on climate change during remarks from the Rose Garden Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the White House. Said the President, "I'm confident that with sensible and balanced policies from Washington, American innovators and entrepreneurs will pioneer a new generation of technology that improves our environment, strengthens our economy, and continues to amaze the world." White House photo by Noah Rabinowitz
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush lead the celebration of the 81st birthday of Pope Benedict XVI as he's presented a cake by White House Pastry Chef Bill Yosses Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
Pope Benedict XVI delivers a message to thousands of invited guests Wednesday, April 16, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Grant Miller
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand with Pope Benedict XVI as he acknowledges the cheers from the crowd from the South Portico balcony Wednesday, April 16, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Grant Miller
President George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI stand together during the playing of the National Anthem at the Pope’s welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday, April 16, 2008. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Pope Benedict XVI on his arrival to the White House Wednesday, April 16, 2008, for the welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn in honor of the Pope’s visit to the United States. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush applaud as Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges being sung happy birthday by the thousands of guests Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at his welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
Members of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform on the South Lawn of the White House April 16, 2008, at the welcoming ceremony for Pope Benedict XVI. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush wave goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI as he prepares to leave the White House Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in the Pope mobile, following his official welcome to the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI, seen from Truman Balcony of the White House, stand together on the reviewing stand during the welcoming ceremony for the Pope on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday, April 16, 2008. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Pope Benedict XVI following the Pope’s remarks Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the welcoming ceremony for the Pope on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush applauds Pope Benedict XVI, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, during an arrival ceremony for the Pope on the South Lawn. During his remarks the Pope encouraged the American people saying, "I am confident that the American people will find in their religious beliefs a precious source of insight and an inspiration to pursue reasoned, responsible and respectful dialogue in the effort to build a more human and free society." White House photo by David Bohrer
Members of the clergy sing "Happy Birthday" to Pope Benedict XVI in celebration of the Pope's 81st birthday, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, during an arrival ceremony for the Holy Father on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
Crowds of people gather outside of the United States Treasury Department to see Pope Benedict XVI as he leaves the White House Wednesday, April 16, 2008, following the arrival ceremony on the South Lawn. White House photo by Patrick Tierney
Kids with signs wait for Pope Benedict XVI outside of the United States Treasury Department Wednesday, April 16, 2008, after after the arrival ceremony at the White House. White House photo by Patrick Tierney
President George W. Bush delivers remarks Wednesday, April 16, 2008, during the arrival ceremony for Pope Benedict XVI on the South Lawn of the White House. Said the President, "Holy Father, thank you for making this journey to America. Our nation welcomes you. We appreciate the example you set for the world, and we ask that you always keep us in your prayers." White House photo by David Bohrer
 
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