Pope Francis to address Congress and public that gathers in D.C. - September 2015

from NCR Online (National Catholic Reporter) - http://ncronline.org/
Pope Francis' address to a joint meeting of Congress Sepember 24, 2015 will be broadcast live to members of the public on the West Front of the Capitol, House Speaker John Boehner announced Wednesday, July 8.

"The visit of Pope Francis to the U.S. Capitol is a historic moment for the country," he said in a statement, adding that "the unprecedented nature of his visit" prompted the decision to broadcast his address.

Pope Francis also "has expressed an interest in making a brief appearance on the West Front," the Ohio Republican said. "We look forward to welcoming Pope Francis and Americans from all walks of life to our Capitol on Sept. 24."