It's almost certain that the Pope was aware of these Obama invitees a long time ago, perhaps he even asked for some "sinners" to be invited as part of his own agenda, whatever it might be.
That's what Rush mentioned yesterday, positing in question form if it may be the Pope who wants to meet these people...and the selection is not necessarily to be laid at Obama's feet exclusively.
Leni
Don’t think the Pope knew who would be at welcoming group at the White House. The Wall Street Journal says the Vatican has taken offense at the list.
Obama has turned the country into Sodom and Gomorrah. At some point, God will strike this country.