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Pope Francis will address Congress
Catholic News Service via Catholic Herald ^ | 02-07-15 | Paul Haring | CNS

Posted on 02/07/2015 8:13:12 PM PST by Salvation

Pope Francis will address Congress

Catholic News Service

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Paul Haring | CNS

Pope Francis prays as he leads ecumenical vespers at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Jan. 25.

WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced Feb. 5 that Pope Francis will address a joint meeting of Congress Sept. 24.

The pontiff's "historic visit" would make him the "first leader of the Holy See to address a joint meeting of Congress," Boehner said in a statement, adding that he was "truly grateful that Pope Francis has accepted our invitation."

Boehner noted that "in a time of global upheaval, the Holy Father's message of compassion and human dignity has moved people of all faiths and backgrounds. His teachings, prayers, and very example bring us back to the blessings of simple things and our obligations to one another."

"We look forward to warmly welcoming Pope Francis to our Capitol and hearing his address on behalf of the American people," he added.

A statement from the Archdiocese of Washington called it "a great honor and tremendous joy to welcome our Holy Father, Pope Francis, to the Archdiocese of Washington during his proposed pastoral visit to the United States in September."

The statement said the announced visit "will be a time of grace for all of us." It also said the archdiocese looks forward "to the official announcement of more details of the visit."

On Jan. 19 when the pope was on the plane returning to Rome from his visit to the Philippines, he told reporters that his September trip to the U.S. would take him to Philadelphia, New York and Washington — where he intends to canonize Blessed Junipero Serra.

The pope also confirmed he would visit the United Nations in New York. He had already announced his participation Sept. 26 and 27 in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families there.



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To: Salvation
The pontiff's "historic visit" would make him the "first leader of the Holy See to address a joint meeting of Congress,"

Interesting choice of title. It appears Francis is being received as a head of state and not as spiritual leader. It may just mean that Congress can roll out the red carpet. Just an interesting distinction.

21 posted on 02/08/2015 6:07:24 AM PST by Oratam
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To: Salvation

Disinvite him. He is going to say the USA has an obligation to welcome the poor of the world and that the USA must redistribute its wealth to the poor of the world.
Send him a copy of Divini Redemptoris so he can catch up on the teachings of other popes.


22 posted on 02/08/2015 6:08:47 AM PST by I want the USA back (Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country.)
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To: Gamecock

Considering there is a big obelisk and pregnant dome in DC, like at the Vatican, he should feel at home..

Satanic/occultic symbols from ancient sun worship are no accident in holy places like Rome and DC..

Prophetic actually..


23 posted on 02/08/2015 8:14:49 AM PST by delchiante
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To: Popman

**Wonder if the lovers of death will walk out in protest...**

With Pelosi in the lead. May it be so. They will show themselves as the true cafeteria Catholics they really are.


24 posted on 02/08/2015 8:33:38 AM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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——With Pelosi in the lead. May it be so. ——

Doubt she would walk out...she is far too arrogant...and probably insane...

Probably make a statement the the Pope is out of touch with American “values”....


25 posted on 02/08/2015 8:45:31 AM PST by Popman (Christ: My Cornerstone...)
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To: Salvation
The following paragraph is excerpted from the CENTENNIAL Thanksgiving Sermon, DELIVERED BY REV. B. W. ARNETT, B. D., AT ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH, URBANA, OHIO 1876 - available in the "Library of Congress - Historical Collections" - "African-American Pamphlets from the Daniel A. P. Murray Collection," 1820-1920; American Memory, Washington, DC.

This historical treasure is one which should be prominent in our national discussions, especially now, when our philosophical foundations are being challenged, and when the views of a learned man like Dr. Arnett might shed light on centuries-old ideas about America's history. His theme: Righteousness Exalteth a Nation, but Sin is a Reproach to any People."

"Withdraw from Christendom the Bible, the Church with its sacraments and ministry, and Christian morality and hopes, and aspirations for time and eternity; repeal all the laws that are founded in the Christian Scriptures; remove the Christian humanities in the form of hospitals and asylums, and reformatories and institutions of mercy utterly unknown to unchristian countries; destroy the literature, the culture, the institutions of learning, the art, the refinement, the place of woman in her home and in society, which owe their origin and power to Christianity; blot out all faith in Divine Providence, love, and righteousness; turn back every believer in Christ to his former state; remove all thought or hope of the forgiveness of sins by a just but gracious God; erase the name of Christ from every register it sanctifies—in a word annihilate all the legitimate and logical effects of Christianity in Christendom—just accomplish in fact what multitudes of gifted and learned minds are wishing and trying to accomplish by their science, philosophy, and criticism, and what multitudes of the common people desire and seek, and not only would all progress toward and unto perfection cease, but not one of the shining lights of infidelity would shine much longer. Yes, the bitterest enemies of this holy and blessed religion, owe their ability to be enemies to its sacred revelations - to the inspiration and sublimity of that faith which reflects its glories on their hostile natures. They live in the strength of that which they would destroy. They are raised to their seats of opportunity and power by the grace of Him they would crucify afresh; and is it to be thought that they are stronger than that which gives them strength? Can it be supposed that a religion which civilizes and subdues, and elevates and blesses will succumb to the enmities it may arouse and quicken in its onward march? Are we to tremble for the ark of God when God is its upholder, and protector, and preserver?” - Dr. Benjaming W. Arnett, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Urbana, Ohio, Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon, November 1876
Dr. Arnett, an A.M.E. Minister and Ohio State Legislator, was invited to publish this remarkable sermon commemorating the Centennial of America's Declaration of Independence
26 posted on 02/08/2015 10:32:04 AM PST by loveliberty2
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To: Gamecock

Yep that is exactly what he will address.. no question.. now as a “spiritual” leader he will not address sin or repentance ... he is of the world


27 posted on 02/08/2015 11:53:24 AM PST by RnMomof7
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To: I want the USA back

**He is going to say the USA has an obligation .....**

And you know this how? Mind-reading?


28 posted on 02/08/2015 2:10:41 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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“You have meddled with the central doctrines of the Church, Mrs. Pelosi, and I won’t have it! Is that clear?”

29 posted on 02/08/2015 7:26:38 PM PST by RichInOC ("Stupidity is also a gift from God, but one mustn't misuse it."--Pope St. John Paul II)
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