President Barack Obama, whose relationship with U.S. Catholic leaders has been strained, told USA Today that he warmly remembers meeting the pope in 2009 and extends his best wishes to Benedict and those who will choose his successor. Read the article about Obama’s comments.
Website | http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/02/11/obama-pope-benedict-statement/1909355/ |
Author | David Jackson |
Publication | USA Today |
Date | 02/11/2013 |
Categories | Beliefs & practices, Clergy, Faith leaders |
Locations | Vatican City |
Faiths | Catholicism, Christianity |
Languages | English |