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Pontiffs and presidents: White House-Vatican relationship stretches a century, including fighting communism

Pontiffs and presidents: White House-Vatican relationship stretches a century, including fighting communism
The White House and Vatican have had a relationship stretching back to at least 1919, and includes Pope John Paul II and President Reagan joining forces to help defeat communism.

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