article_snippet: This morning This morning emerged that Pope Francis will become the first pontiff to address the US Congress after accepting an invitation to visit the White House.
article_snippet: US President Barack Obama will host the Pope on September 23, after extending an invitation during talks at the Vatican last year.
article_snippet: the White House said the president and the Pope will continue a dialogue about poverty, the environment, immigration and promoting religious freedom. '
article_snippet: US President Barack Obama looks forward to continuing this conversation with the Holy Father during US President Barack Obama first visit to the United States as pope,' a statement said.