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Here is the text of Pope Francis’ address to a Joint Session of the United States Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. * * * Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members of Congress, Dear Friends, I am most grateful for your invitation to address this Joint Session of Congress in “the land of the free and the home of the brave”. I would like to think that the reason for this is that I too am a son of this great continent, from which we have all received so much and toward which we share a common responsibility. Each...

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IT Email Facebook Twitter Youtube RSS SUPPORT US NEWSLETTER Edition Sign in Sign up Bg_logo_ft The world seen from Rome search News Sections Columns Documents The Pope Editorial Tools Advertising Contact A- A A+ Pope Francis’ Address During Welcoming Ceremony at White House “American Catholics are committed to building a society which is truly tolerant and inclusive, to safeguarding the rights of individuals and communities, and to rejecting every form of unjust discrimination.” Washington, D.C., September 23, 2015 (ZENIT.org) Staff Reporter | 64 hits Here is the address delivered by Pope Francis during the Welcoming Ceremony held on the South...

9:32 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning! (Applause.) PRESIDENT OBAMA: What a beautiful day the Lord has made. Holy Father, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. (Applause.) I should explain that our backyard is not typically this crowded -- (laughter) -- but the size and spirit of today’s gathering is just a small reflection of the deep devotion of some 70 million American Catholics. (Applause.) It reflects, as well, the way that your message of love and hope has inspired so many people across our nation and around the world. So on...