US envoy claims 'very warm' relations between Pope and President Obama
August 12, 2015
The US ambassador to the Holy See said that Pope Francis has “a very positive view of President Obama,” and voiced his doubts that the Pontiff would speak with the American leader about topics such as abortion and same-sex marriage during his September visit to the US, in a lengthy interview with Vatican Insider.
Kenneth Hackett said that President Obama and the Pontiff “hit it off on a number of issues,” listing immigration, poverty, welfare, and the environment. He claimed that they also were in accord on religious freedom and the plight of persecuted Christians.
Asked whether Pope Francis might “tone down” his criticism of capitalism during his trip to the US, the ambassador replied: “No! Tone down? No!”
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Further information:
- US Ambassador to the Holy See Talks about Pope Francis’ Visit to the United States (Vatican Insider)
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Posted by: brenda22890 -
Aug. 13, 2015 9:43 AM ET USA
Doesn't leave me warm and fuzzy...
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Posted by: skall391825 -
Aug. 13, 2015 3:15 AM ET USA
Looks like Francis was lied to about Obama's intentions just as Obama has been lying to America since 2007.
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Posted by: Ken -
Aug. 12, 2015 9:46 PM ET USA
Religious freedom? Really?
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Posted by: TheJournalist64 -
Aug. 12, 2015 6:46 PM ET USA
The only response I can possibly make is "why?"
