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President and Pope meet for the first time, and a critical dialogue is begun
Pope Benedict played host Friday to the Obama Family, amidst all the splendor of the papal household. Their meeting was described as friendly, with a range of shared concerns that included immigration, Middle East peace, world hunger, and greater tolerance between cultures and peoples. Afterward, the President sought the pope's prayers on behalf of Senator Ted Kennedy, and shared a letter from him. more » |
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Catholic family doctor nominated as Surgeon General
Founder of a health clinic for Alabama's rural poor, Dr Regina Benjamin was reelected to a 2nd term on the board of the US Catholic Health Assn last month. Her work was recognized in 2006 when Pope Benedict awarded her the papal cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, an accolade given for distinguished service to the Church. more » |
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Caritas in Veritate, a new papal encylclical beckons Obama and G8 leaders
A new papal encyclical set the tone for the now-concluded G8 Economic Summit and for the Pope's meeting with President Obama, developing several themes that were striking for the common ground they shared with the priorities of the new Obama Administration. more » |
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Please Read: US Catholic
Bishops' "Faithful Citizenship"
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"Now
more than ever, we must stand up for our enduring principles and
values. We can't lie low while the Republican Party tries to pass
itself off as the party of 'moral values,' at the very time when
it shortchanges America's children, neglects the nation's needy,
and leaves America with trillions of dollars in debt for future
generations to pay off. We must not give the time of day to a party
that mobilizes the hateful reactionary forces of bigotry, greed,
and fear and tries to win elections by fomenting irreconcilable
divisions in our people." - Senator
Edward M. Kennedy
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"Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met.
"On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.
"On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics."
Inaugural Address, President Obama
Cost of the War in Iraq
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