Pope Benedict's April Visit & Politics

Pope Benedict will visit the U.S. in the Spring. Mr. John L. Allen considers in his weekly column "that talk around the edges will focus on how Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming April 15-20 visit to the United States might be read in terms of the dynamics of an election year."

The prelude for his consideration is next week's gathering focused on the U.S. Bishops' document offered in election years.

Next week, the annual “Catholic Social Ministry Gathering” will take place in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by 19 Catholic organizations, it’s an important annual get-together for Catholics who, in one way or another, are involved in social action and political advocacy on behalf of human life, justice and peace.

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