Published 2/19/2009
by sarahbethparker
at CNN Political Ticker
In 2008, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi kissed the papal ring worn by Pope Benedict XVI, pictured above. Pelosi met the pontiff Wednesday at the Vatican in a closed-door meeting following the General Audience.
(CNN) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Benedict XVI Wednesday at the Vatican in a closed-door meeting following the [...]
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