Washington D.C., Mar 26, 2015 (CNA/EWTN News) - U.S. officials have confirmed that Pope Francis will make a stop at the White House to meet with President Barack Obama on Sept. 23, during his trip to the United States for the World Meeting of Families.
?The President and the First Lady will welcome His Holiness Pope Francis to the White House on Wednesday, September 23,? said a March 26 statement from the White House press secretary.
?During the visit, the President and the Pope will continue the dialogue, which they began during the President?s visit to the Vatican in March 2014, on their shared values and commitments on a wide range of issues, including caring for the marginalized and the poor; advancing economic opportunity for all; serving as good stewards of the environment; protecting religious minorities and promoting religious freedom around the world; and welcoming and integrating immigrants and refugees into our communities.?
?The President looks forward to continuing this conversation with the Holy Father during his first visit to the United States as Pope,? the statement said.
Late last year, Pope Francis officially confirmed that he would be coming to the U.S. for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia this September.
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