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Mr & Mrs. Bush Congratulate Pope Benedict XVI
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press
Secretary
April 19, 2005
President and Mrs. Bush
Congratulate Pope Benedict XVI
The South Lawn
THE PRESIDENT: Laura and I offer our congratulations to Pope Benedict XVI. He's a man of great wisdom and knowledge. He's a man who serves the Lord. We remember well his sermon at the Pope's funeral in Rome, how his words touched our hearts and the hearts of millions. We join with our fellow citizens and millions around the world who pray for continued strength and wisdom as His Holiness leads the Catholic Church.
Thank you all.
END 3:32 P.M. EDT
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