Pope Benedict To visit White HOuse On April 16 As Part Of U.S. Tour
WASHINGTON - Pope Benedict will visit the White House on April 16 during his first trip to the United States as pontiff.
White House spokesman Scott Stanzel says President George W. Bush and the pontiff plan to continue discussions they began during Bush's trip to the Vatican in June 2007.
Stanzel says the talks emphasized the importance of faith and reason in reaching shared goals such as peace in the Middle East and strengthening human rights and freedom.
The Pope's visit to the United States is scheduled to run from April 15 to April 20.
Among other things, Benedict plans to address the United Nations and visit ground zero in New York as well as celebrate masses in New York and Washington.
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