Holy Awesome

At the beginning of his 2008 American visit, Pope Benedict XVI gave a speech at the White House that praised democracy and talked about the importance of religion in American life. After blessing the nation, the Pope turned from the podium to shake the hand of Bush, who had a compliment for the Holy Father: "Awesome Speech!"

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