Speaker Boehner has issued a formal and open invitation to Pope Francis

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to speak before a joint session of Congress, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
It would be the first appearance of a Pope before a joint session of Congress.

www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics

[okaawhatever]

1. Please, please, please show up and tell Paul Ryan how his views on poverty, worker protection,

immigration and civil rights don't have anything to do with Christianity or the Catholic Church. Oh, and read the parts of the Bible that talk about helping others, you know, the parts most Repubs skipped over. One more thing, if you get into a speech about what is natural to mankind and God, throw something in about the orangeness of Boehner's skin. Thank you in advance, signed okaawhatever

[Thinkingabout]

2. Maybe he can calm the waters for many who seems to think poor people are just lazy

It is shameful for anyone to stand against abortion and refuse to assist children born to families which can not properly feed, clothe and educate the children.

[NightWatcher]

3. Boehner just wants him to turn the Capital water fountain into a bourbon fountain

Sorry John, that was Jesus and wine.

[rurallib]

4. I bet many of us had the same thought

it would be one uncomfortable speech for Boehner, Ryan et al. to sit through.

[Gman]

5. That's a "be careful what you ask for thing"

For Boehnee. He and has buddies (and a lot of Dems) won't like what he has to say.

[Brigid]

6. Yep, I was thinking the same thing.

I am no longer Catholic, but please, please, Your Holiness, please do accept the invitation and tell them what you think! I get the feeling they may not have been listening to what you have been saying.

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7. The World Meeting of Families will take place in Philadelphia in Sept. 2015.

Pope Francis has expressed interest in attending.
Civic leaders in Philadelphia would like that to happen, while mindful of the many logistical problems involved.

If the Pope comes to the US in Sept 2015, could he also speak to the United Nations in New York City?
I believe John Paul II spoke before the General Assembly of the UN during a visit to the US.

[kentauros]

8. And here's the link from the Interfaith group :)

Boehner invites Pope Francis to address Congress

WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, extended a formal and open invitation Thursday to Pope Francis to address a joint meeting of Congress.

If the pontiff accepts, it would be unprecedented. No pope or religious leader that serves as a head of state has ever addressed Congress, according to the U.S. House Historian's office.

"His address as a visiting head of state before a joint meeting of the House and Senate would honor our nation in keeping with the best traditions of our democratic institutions," Boehner said in a statement. " It would also offer an excellent opportunity for the American people as well as the nations of the world to hear his message in full."

Boehner, who is Catholic, said Pope Francis has inspired millions of Americans with his "pastoral manner and servant leadership" to reflect on matters of human dignity, freedom and social justice.

It would certainly be fun watching them squirm, not to mention if Fox would even report on it. Doesn't matter, really, as The Daily Show would

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9. Thanks for adding the site, kentauros. Oh, Fox would mention it,

all right. In fact, Fox would likely (try to) take credit for such an occasion even happening.
They're masters at twisting and turning all the angles around to their benefit, whenever possible.