"Pope Francis introduced himself to President Barack Obama and all people of the United States as a 'son of an immigrant family' arriving in the United States for the first time to learn from others and to share from his own experience.
"In a country the pope said he knows was 'largely built' by immigrant families, he made his debut speech to Americans Sept. 23 on the South Lawn of the White House with some 20,000 people in attendance.
Obama told him, 'Our backyard is not typically this crowded,' but the attendance on a bright, sunny morning was a reflection of the devotion of U.S. Catholics 'and the way your message of love and hope has inspired so many people, across our nation and around the world.'"
Pope Francis officially opened his visit to the United States with a visit to the White House.
To access a Catholic News Service report on this visit, please visit:
Catholic News Service: Pope, 'son of immigrant family,' tells Obama he's ready to learn in U.S. (23 SEP 14)
To access a transcript of the Holy Father's public remarks at the White House, please visit:
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland: Welcoming Remarks of Pope Francis at the White House
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