Faith, freedom and ‘Happy Birthday’ for the Pope at White House
Submitted on April 16, 2008 - 5:13pm.
Nanette Light - Spring 2008
WASHINGTON - It takes a man of God to draw at least 9,000 people on his birthday to the South Lawn of the White House.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush welcomed Pope Benedict XVI to the White House on Wednesday, the pope's 81st birthday, with a ceremony on the South Lawn.
"Birthdays are traditionally spent with close friends, so our entire nation is moved and honored that you've decided to share this special day with us," said Bush, after the crowd sang an impromptu "Happy Birthday" when the pope arrived.
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