John Boehner, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, has announced that Pope Francis will address a joint meeting of Congress in September of this year. This historic address will mark the first time a pope has spoken before Congress.
What will the pope’s message be? Given Francis’ penchant for speaking directly and clearly about injustice in the world, it seems likely that he will confront the gravest threats to the common good. This means challenging both parties to reject the ‘throwaway culture.’
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