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Pope Benedict Leaves US After 6-Day Visit

Cheney says farewell to Benedict at departure ceremony

By Laurel Jorgensen, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 20, 2008 10:31 PM CDT

(Newser) – Pope Benedict XVI concluded his 6-day US visit today, boarding the papal jet at JFK aqirport to return to the Vatican. “The time has come for me to bid farewell to your country,” Benedict said. “May God bless America.” Dick Cheney... Read full story »

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