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President George W. Bush and Laura Bush greet Pope Benedict XVI on his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, April 15, 2008, the first stop of a six-day visit to the United States. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush greet Pope Benedict XVI on his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, April 15, 2008, the first stop of a six-day visit to the United States. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Military personnel salute as the Alitalia jetliner carrying Pope Benedict XVI arrives at Andrews Air Force Base. The Pontiff will be welcomed Wednesday at the White House and will celebrate Mass Thursday morning before continuing his U.S. visit in New York City. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and daughter, Jenna Bush, walk with Pope Benedict XVI after the Pontiff's arrival Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush walks the red carpet with Pope Benedict XVI upon the Pontiff's arrival Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Mrs. Laura Bush and daughter Jenna also were on hand to accompany welcome the Pope. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI pause for photographs upon the Pope's arrival Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush takes the hand of Pope Benedict XVI as he and Mrs. Laura Bush welcomed the Pope to the United States upon his landing at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Pope Benedict will visit the White House Wednesday and celebrate Mass Thursday before continuing on to New York City. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush stands with Truett Cathy, Founder, President and CEO of Chick-fil-A and Founder of the WinShape Foundation, after he presented Mr. Cathy with the Lifetime President's Volunteer Service Award at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
With Chabad rabbis from across the world looking on, President George W. Bush signs a presidential proclamation Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in honor of Wednesday's Education and Sharing Day, and highlighting the important work of the Chabad Lubavitch movement. The Chabad Lubavitch movement promotes global education, and since 1978, every President has signed an Education and Sharing Day proclamation. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Pope Benedict XVI waves to cheering crowd on his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, April 15, 2008, where he was greeted by President George W. Bush, Laura Bush and their daughter, Jenna. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush greet Pope Benedict XVI on his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, April 15, 2008, the first stop of a six-day visit to the United States. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges the cheers of the crowd on his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, April 15, 2008, where he was greeted by President George W. Bush, Laura Bush and their daughter, Jenna. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush and Jenna Bush greet Pope Benedict XVI on his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, April 15, 2008, the first stop of a six-day visit to the United States. White House photo by Eric Draper