Bush gives Pope a birthday to remember

The pope’s birthday present from George Bush today comprised at least 9,000 guests on the White House lawn, a 21-gun salute, a famed soprano’s rendition of The Lord’s Prayer and an emotional presidential welcome.

Bush gives Pope a birthday to remember
Wed, 16 Apr, 2008 - 16:34

The pope’s birthday present from George Bush today comprised at least 9,000 guests on the White House lawn, a 21-gun salute, a famed soprano’s rendition of The Lord’s Prayer and an emotional presidential welcome.

The pontiff turned 81 today, the first full day of his first trip to the United States as leader of the world’s Roman Catholics.

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