it is written in the note by the press office of the Holy See -, the Holy Father, first of all, renewed all his gratefulness for the warm and special welcome received in the United States of America, and at the White House, during his journey of last April, and for his commitment to the defence of fundamental moral values. Then, they talked about the most important subjects of international politics: relations between the United States of America and Europe, the Middle East, the commitment to peace in the Holy Land, globalization, food crisis and international trade, and reaching the Millennium goals (Millennium Development Goals)". At the end of the hearing, and "after exchanging gifts, Benedict XVI and President Bush made a short walk in the Gardens, until the Cave of the Lourdes Madonna. Mrs. Bush and the people with her joined them there. The Chorus of the Sistine Chapel sang two motets".
