Presidential Delegation Inaugural Pope Benedict XVI

Presidential Delegation to Inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

President George W. Bush today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on April 24, 2005.

The Honorable Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation are:

The Honorable Michael Steele, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Carl A. Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, Knights of Columbus

Accompanying Members of the Delegation are:

Helen Alvare, Associate Professor of Law, Catholic University of America, Frank Hanley, President Emeritus, International Union of Operating Engineers

# # # For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary April 22, 2005