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In photos: 'Pope Visits White House'

By M&C News Apr 16, 2008, 15:37 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI walks with U.S. President George W. Bush during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S.  EPA/SHAWN THEW / POOL

Pope Benedict XVI walks with U.S. President George W. Bush during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S. EPA/SHAWN THEW / POOL

Pope Benedict XVI sits with U.S. President George W. Bush during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S.  EPA/SHAWN THEW / POOL

Pope Benedict XVI sits with U.S. President George W. Bush during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S. EPA/SHAWN THEW / POOL

Invited guests await the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI sits on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S.  EPA/STEFAN ZAKLIN

Invited guests await the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI sits on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S. EPA/STEFAN ZAKLIN

Pope Benedict XVI stands with U.S. President George W. Bush on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S.  EPA/MATTHEW CAVANAUGH

Pope Benedict XVI stands with U.S. President George W. Bush on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S. EPA/MATTHEW CAVANAUGH

A vender sells Pope souvenirs along the route Pope Benedict XVI will travel from the White House to the Nunciature in Washington, DC., USA, April 16, 2008.  Pope Benedict XVI will meet with President George W. Bush at the White House before traveling to the National Shrine to meet with Bishops from around the United States.  EPA/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI

A vender sells Pope souvenirs along the route Pope Benedict XVI will travel from the White House to the Nunciature in Washington, DC., USA, April 16, 2008. Pope Benedict XVI will meet with President George W. Bush at the White House before traveling to the National Shrine to meet with Bishops from around the United States. EPA/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI

Peope buy Pope souvenirs along the route Pope Benedict XVI will travel from the White House to the Nunciature in Washington, DC., USA, April 16, 2008.  Pope Benedict XVI will meet with President George W. Bush at the White House before traveling to the National Shrine to meet with Bishops from around the United States.  EPA/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI

Peope buy Pope souvenirs along the route Pope Benedict XVI will travel from the White House to the Nunciature in Washington, DC., USA, April 16, 2008. Pope Benedict XVI will meet with President George W. Bush at the White House before traveling to the National Shrine to meet with Bishops from around the United States. EPA/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi kisses the hand of Pope Benedict XVI as U.S. President George W. Bush (C) First Lady Laura Bush (L) and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (2R) look on during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S. The man on the far right is unidentified.  EPA/STEFAN ZAKLIN

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi kisses the hand of Pope Benedict XVI as U.S. President George W. Bush (C) First Lady Laura Bush (L) and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (2R) look on during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S. The man on the far right is unidentified. EPA/STEFAN ZAKLIN

U.S. President George W. Bush (C) introduces Pope Benedict XVI to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S.  EPA/STEFAN ZAKLIN

U.S. President George W. Bush (C) introduces Pope Benedict XVI to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S. EPA/STEFAN ZAKLIN

US President George W. Bush speaks to Pope Benedict XVI during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S.  EPA/STEFAN ZAKLIN

US President George W. Bush speaks to Pope Benedict XVI during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S. EPA/STEFAN ZAKLIN

Pope Benedict XVI stands with U.S. President George W. Bush during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S.  EPA/STEFAN ZAKLIN

Pope Benedict XVI stands with U.S. President George W. Bush during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday 16 April 2008. The Pope, who is celebrating his 81st birthday today, is on a six day visit to the U.S. EPA/STEFAN ZAKLIN



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Robert ChapmanApr 16th, 2008 - 19:08:47

Just to make sure the Pope knows where he is and to add to the festivity of his birthday, the US Supreme Court announced its decision that the drug cocktail used in executions is legal and Virginia announced it will resume executions.

Christians in America are just all that.

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And?Apr 18th, 2008 - 01:30:16

Good thing we are a secular country bobbie.

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andrew diaconoApr 19th, 2008 - 16:04:34

looks like a freak show...

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