Today in History: Pope John Paul II visits the White House
- Posted on October 6, 2026
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Today in History: Pope John Paul II visits the White House
On Oct. 6, 1979, Pope John Paul II, on a weeklong U.S. tour, became the first pontiff to visit the White House, where he was received by President Jimmy Carter.
