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WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress will get one guest ticket for Pope Francis' speech in September and additional tickets to see the Pontiff on the West Front of the Capitol.
That's the word from Speaker John Boehner and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi in a letter to lawmakers on Wednesday.
The members can request one ticket for a guest to sit in the chamber's gallery to hear the address on Sept. 24. Separately, members can get a single ticket for seats on the West Front, where Jumbotrons will broadcast the address. Lawmakers also can get 50 standing-room only tickets for the West Lawn of the Capitol.
One other ticket will be available to members for a telecast of the speech in the Cannon Caucus room.
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