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 Home > News & Policies > February 2005

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Aboard Air Force One
February 24, 2005

President's Statement on Pope John Paul II

On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I send our heartfelt best wishes to Pope John Paul II. The Holy Father is in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish him a speedy recovery and return to the service of his church and all humanity.