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February 6, 2015

Pope Francis to Become 1st Pontiff to Address Joint Congressional Session 
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House Speaker John Boehner has announced another foreign guest who will
address Congress this year. Pope Francis will become the first-ever pope
to address a joint session of Congress when he visits the United States
in September.

House Speaker John Boehner: "On September 24th, His Holiness Pope
Francis will visit us here at the United States Capitol. That day, His
Holiness will be the first pope in our history to address a joint
session of Congress. We're humbled that the Holy Father has accepted our
invitation, and certainly look forward to receiving his message on
behalf of the American people."