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Castelgandolfo, Italy, Jul 30, 2009 / 11:17 am (CNA).- Swimming fans around the world recently saw Michael Phelps lose to Paul Biedermann in the 400-meter freestyle only to watch him come back and beat his own world record in the 200-meter butterfly. On Saturday, Phelps will enter into an entirely different arena when he is received in an audience with Pope Benedict XVI.

CNA has learned that Michael Phelps will be present when Pope Benedict meets with 100 swimmers at Castel Gandolfo on Saturday.

The audience with the swimmers will be one of the first activities on the Pope’s schedule after his vacation in the Italian Alps.

Saverio Petrillo, Director of the Papal Villas, confirmed to CNA that the audience will take place at the papal summer residence on Saturday and that the Pope will also pray the Angelus there on Sunday. The Angelus will be followed by a concert.

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Published by: Rene
justin Tx USA 07/31/2009 10:57 PM EST

Athletes can be good role models for youth, the Holy father meeting with public figures and the poor is a good thing. He is part of this society and in it there is celebrities and also the needy. He meets with both.

Published by: Thomas Zink
OH 07/31/2009 10:42 AM EST

Let us come to Christ to Our Father's house. All for the Glory of God. "Sports are not merely the exercise of muscles, but the school of moral values and of training in courage, in perseverance, and in overcoming laziness and carelessness." JPII
Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Viva la Papa !

Published by: Jack Smith
Cartersville/Georgia/USA 07/31/2009 10:27 AM EST

How sad it is to see the Holy Father looking for publicity with the social elite. Jesus Christ spent his time among the poor and needy but then he did not live in splendor. He was only the son of GOD.......How sad these days are--may God forgive him...

Published by: Margaret
Baltimore MD USA 07/30/2009 04:22 PM EST

I wonder what will happen to Michael Phelps when he meets Pope Benedict XVI
I hope it is a plesant one.

Published by: Karen Ann Martin
North Hills, California USA 07/30/2009 03:06 PM EST

Pope Benedict is great and this meeting is one aspect of His greatness

Published by: norma j bartolini
dunedin, fl, USA 07/30/2009 12:21 PM EST

GOOD WORK POPE BENEDICT...really a class act for all Catholics, prayers instead of a well publized BEER SUMMIT. Why our president makes all of us appear to be clueless!

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