Pope Benedict XVI is not the first to make a papal visit to the United
States. Pope John Paul II traveled to the U.S. several times, visiting many states.
You need the latest Flash player to view video content.
Click here to download.
Pope John Paul II is escorted before a crowd Jan. 27, 1999, in the National Guard Hanger at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, Mo., by then Vice President Al Gore during a brief departure ceremony.
Stumble It!
