[Apologetics] Obama: Pope selection speaks to 'strength and vitality' of South America

[Art Kelly]

Obama: Pope selection speaks to 'strength and vitality' of South America

CNN

March 13, 2013

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/03/13/obama-pope-selection-spe
aks-to-strength-and-vitality-of-south-america/

 

(CNN) - President Barack Obama released the following statement on the
selection of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina to become the next
pope:

 

On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I offer our warm wishes
to His Holiness Pope Francis as he ascends to the Chair of Saint Peter
and begins his papacy. As a champion of the poor and the most vulnerable
among us, he carries forth the message of love and compassion that has
inspired the world for more than two thousand years-that in each other
we see the face of God. As the first pope from the Americas, his
selection also speaks to the strength and vitality of a region that is
increasingly shaping our world, and alongside millions of Hispanic
Americans, those of us in the United States share the joy of this
historic day. Just as I appreciated our work with Pope Benedict XVI, I
look forward to working with His Holiness to advance peace, security and
dignity for our fellow human beings, regardless of their faith. We join
with people around the world in offering our prayers for the Holy Father
as he begins the sacred work of leading the Catholic Church in our
modern world.

 

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