Since the Supreme Pontiff arrived in America, the three branches of US Government welcomed His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in their own unique ways.

The President greeted the pope at Andrews Air Force Base, then threw a welcome ceremony with 13,500 people, the Marine Corps band and a 21-gun salute.

The United States Congress passed a resolution welcoming the pope, even though Senator Barbara Boxer noted she does not value each and every human life.

For their part, the Supreme Court voted 7-2 to kill people. There are 5 members of the Court who are Catholic: Roberts, Kennedy, Scalia, Thomas and Alito. They were joined by Breyer (Jewish) and Stevens (Protestant), all voting for more death. The two dissenting justices were Ginsburg (Jewish) and Souter (Episcopalian).

Welcome to America, Holy Father. Ora pro nobis.