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Washington, D.C. (KROC-AM News) - Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede was among the thousands of people on the South Lawn of the White House this morning for the official welcoming of Pope Francis to the U.S.

Rochester, MN  (KROC AM News) - Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede headed out to Washington. D.C. Tuesday morning for his recently announced visit to the White House.

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede says he is “puzzled and honored” by an invitation from the White House.

On Monday, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the so-called "Bishop of Bling," who spent an estimated $43 million renovating his private residence last year.