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President Bush welcomes Pope Benedict XVI on Andrews Air Force Base, April 15, 2008, as he begins a six-day visit to the United States. The Pope will meet with Bush at the White House and will celebrate Mass at the Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

WELCOMING THE POPE

President Bush welcomes Pope Benedict XVI on Andrews Air Force Base, April 15, 2008, as he begins a six-day visit to the United States. The Pope will meet with Bush at the White House and will celebrate Mass at the Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

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