THE U.S. EMBASSY TO THE HOLY SEE
Office of Public Affairs
For Immediate Release April 23, 2005
The Honorable Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida, head of
the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the Inaugural Mass of His Holiness
Pope Benedict XVI, greets American cardinals at a reception in their
honor held at Villa Richardson.
April 23, 2005 -- The Honorable Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida, head
of the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the Inaugural Mass of His
Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, greets American cardinals at a reception in
their honor held at Villa Richardson, the ambassador's residence of the
U.S. Embassy to the Holy See. American cardinals and Archbishops were
welcomed by Charge d'affaires Brent Hardt of the U.S. Embassy to the
Holy See who acknowledged the cardinals for having discharged their
solemn duty of electing a new pontiff, and conveyed his appreciation to
Governor Bush and the U.S. delegation for representing the President and
the American people at tomorrow's inaugural mass. Charge Hardt expressed
confidence that the relationship between the United States and the Holy
See would continue to thrive during the Pontificate of Benedict XVI, as
both work together to promote human dignity.
Contact:
Amy Roth Turnley
Public Affairs Coordinator
U.S. Embassy to the Holy See
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