Posted on 08/27/2015 3:20:54 PM PDT by NYer
Jostling for tickets, preparing to introduce special legislation, pushing pet causes, and gearing up for the kinds of crowds that could rival those of a presidential inauguration day are some of the ways Washington, D.C., is getting ready for Pope Francis.
Yep, that sounds just like Washington.
The Pope will be in the nation's capital Tuesday through Thursday, Sept. 22-24, and the coveting of papal event tickets might be just as strong in Congress as it is in parishes.
Previous popes have celebrated public Masses in Washingtonthe last was Pope Benedict XVI at Nationals Stadium in 2008and visited the White House, but Francis will be the first Roman Pontiff to address a joint gathering of Congress.
The Washington Post reported that members of Congress were alotted one ticket each in order to invite someone to sit in the gallery during the Pope's speech. In addition, House members were given one ticket each for a member of the public to view a simulcast in the Cannon Caucus Rooom, and 50 tickets to view the speech on jumbotrons on the Capitol's West Lawn. Senators received 100 pairs of outside tickets.
Some members of Congress may be able to stand out through legislative efforts on bills that seem to be aligned with Francis's views, the Post said:
Ping!
I just hope Philly sport fans be nice to the Pope they have reputation NYer
We talking about same group of people that boo Santa Claus okay LOL!
But they'll sure get shut down by he Papal traffic jams, huh?
Guess that'll show 'em.. and make converts of 'em.
Tebow got an ovation the other day.
Based on some of the things he says they in favor of:
Pope Francis: ‘Revolution’ needed to combat climate change
Pope Francis on gays: ‘Who am I to judge?’
Pope Francis on same sex marriage: Would tolerate some same-sex civil unions, though not marriage.
That Tim Tebrow they like him
I don’t know about Eagles fans they are something else look at You tube you see Eagles fans on their worst behavior
I live just outside Philly.
There has been a plethora of leaks that he will "announce" something "major."
I wonder what it will be?
A call for the New Order Global Government?
Officially sanctioning homosexuality?
Announcing that aliens (demons actually) have made contact?
I also wonder if some major calamity enfolds just prior to his addresses to Congress and the UN.
Wondering what I can get over the counter that could knock me unconscious for 48 hours.
Yea, well.....he is from South America. Who am I too judge?
Yet they will vie for tickets to either the Congress gallery or the Mass.
I don’t know where you are getting your information. But that (what you posted) is not the truth in my opinion. Or are you mimicking the lamestream media trying to be funny?
What, you haven't seen these in the mainstream media, either?
Ever wonder why?
LINKS:
Pope Francis Tells Couples To Wait Until Marriage To Have Sex
Pope Francis: Gender Theory Is a Threat to Society
Pope: Marriage between man and woman is threatened by gender ideology
Pope Francis: Children have a Right to a Mother and Father
The Closed Door of Pope Francis (Speaks against abortion, divorce, and homosexuality)
Pope Francis: marriage inscribed in creation (Man/Woman)
Pope Francis and the family, the next step (pro-Traditional Family)
Pope Francis is starting to look a lot like Sarah Palin (Guardian UK dumps Francis)
A Letter to Pope Francis (Pope defends man-woman marriage)
Pope Rejects So-Called Gender Theory
Pope Rejected Gay French Diplomat as Ambassador to Holy See
Pope Francis 'refuses' gay French ambassador
Kasper is Not the 'Pope's Theologian,' Says Leading African Cardinal
Cardinal Burke Denies Rift With Pope, Warns of Gay Agenda for Synod
Pope Rejects So-Called Gender Theory
Pope Rejected Gay French Diplomat as Ambassador to Holy See
Pope Francis 'refuses' gay French ambassador
Pope Francis condemns gender theory a third time: The family is under attack
Pope Francis defends churchs opposition to artificial contraception
Pope Francis Defends Human Nature Against Gender Radicals
Pope's Shocking Hitler Youth Comparison (Pope blasts gender theory)
Pope Francis: The Choice To Not Have Children Is Selfish
Pope declares couples who dont want kids selfish, says they are part of a greedy generation
Pope Francis on abortion: Never, never does killing a person resolve a problem
Bringing children into the world is never a mistake: Pope Francis
Dont be afraid to have more children: Pope Francis
Pope Francis supports Slovak effort to ban gay marriage, adoption
Pope Francis Defends Human Nature Against Gender Radicals
Pope's Shocking Hitler Youth Comparison (Pope blasts gender theory)
Pope to Catholic couples: you cant get married if youre not open to children
Pope Francis praises Humanae Vitae, warns of attacks on family
What, you haven't seen these in the mainstream media, either?
Ever wonder why?
LINKS:
Pope Francis Tells Couples To Wait Until Marriage To Have Sex
Pope Francis: Gender Theory Is a Threat to Society
Pope: Marriage between man and woman is threatened by gender ideology
Pope Francis: Children have a Right to a Mother and Father
The Closed Door of Pope Francis (Speaks against abortion, divorce, and homosexuality)
Pope Francis: marriage inscribed in creation (Man/Woman)
Pope Francis and the family, the next step (pro-Traditional Family)
Pope Francis is starting to look a lot like Sarah Palin (Guardian UK dumps Francis)
A Letter to Pope Francis (Pope defends man-woman marriage)
Pope Rejects So-Called Gender Theory
Pope Rejected Gay French Diplomat as Ambassador to Holy See
Pope Francis 'refuses' gay French ambassador
Kasper is Not the 'Pope's Theologian,' Says Leading African Cardinal
Cardinal Burke Denies Rift With Pope, Warns of Gay Agenda for Synod
Pope Rejects So-Called Gender Theory
Pope Rejected Gay French Diplomat as Ambassador to Holy See
Pope Francis 'refuses' gay French ambassador
Pope Francis condemns gender theory a third time: The family is under attack
Pope Francis defends churchs opposition to artificial contraception
Pope Francis Defends Human Nature Against Gender Radicals
Pope's Shocking Hitler Youth Comparison (Pope blasts gender theory)
Pope Francis: The Choice To Not Have Children Is Selfish
Pope declares couples who dont want kids selfish, says they are part of a greedy generation
Pope Francis on abortion: Never, never does killing a person resolve a problem
Bringing children into the world is never a mistake: Pope Francis
Dont be afraid to have more children: Pope Francis
Pope Francis supports Slovak effort to ban gay marriage, adoption
Pope Francis Defends Human Nature Against Gender Radicals
Pope's Shocking Hitler Youth Comparison (Pope blasts gender theory)
Pope to Catholic couples: you cant get married if youre not open to children
Pope Francis praises Humanae Vitae, warns of attacks on family
Oops, sorry for the double. I’m
actually not sure how that happened.
Thank you.
So many people believe the lamestream media when it comes to Catholicism, but disbelieve it in matters of politics.
Sigh......
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