America hosts pope for first time since 9/11

"From the dawn of the republic, America's quest for freedom has been guided by the conviction that the principles governing political and social life are intimately linked to a moral order based on the dominion of God the creator." -Pope Benedict XIV

The Pope has come to America for a six-day visit. This is the first time America has welcomed a pope to the country since September 11, 2001. This is also Pope Benedict XIV's first trip to America. During his flight to America the pope declared that he is ashamed of the sex scandal that has blanketed the Catholic faith in the news over the past few years.

Over 25 local, state, and federal agencies will be protecting the pope during his stay in America. He will also travel in the "popemobile" while making his way around Washington. While there have been no direct threats on Pope Benedict XIV, a March audio message from Osama Bin Laden mentioned the pontiff, according to the FBI.

While in America, it is expected that Benedict will address the sex scandal within the Catholic Church, the Catholic Church's relationship with other religions, the war in Iraq, and the upcoming presidential election.