Pres. Barack Obama & The Catholics
Are Catholics in for a rough ride with Pres. Barack Obama's new stances that will oppose major teachings of the Catholic Church?
Pres. Barack Obama & The Catholics (Hover)
Many priests have been using the pulpit to speak out against Obama, do you think the congregations listen? Some even referred to voting for Obama as a 'sin'. Now what will the Catholic heads tell their congregations since Obama is going to be President?
Pope Benedict Gently Encourages Obama to Respect Life After Inauguration Day
The Vatican (LifeNews.com) -- Pope Benedict XVI gently encouraged new pro-abortion President Barack Obama to foster a respect for human life as president. The Catholic leader sent a telegram to the new president that didn't engage in negative rebuking of Obama's pro-abortion views but graciously prompted him to promote life. The Pope sent his best wishes to Obama with an "assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you unfailing wisdom and strength in the exercise of your high responsibilities." The Vatican released the text of the missive, which the pontiff personally signed to the new American leader. "Under your leadership may the American people continue to find in their impressive religious and political heritage the spiritual values and ethical principles," he wrote. Those values, Pope Benedict said, "cooperate in the building of a truly just and free society, marked by respect for the dignity, equality and rights of each of its members, especially ... Those who have no voice."
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Obama, pope discuss abortion, stem cells
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI pressed his case against abortion rights and embryonic stem cell research during his first meeting with President Barack Obama, gently but firmly emphasizing the biggest conflicts between the White House and the Vatican. Ref. Source 9
Catholics Stand Against Obama for Pro-Life Conscience Rights
Last week a remarkable thing happened. Twenty leaders of national Catholic organizations signed a joint statement to protest the mandate for contraception and sterilization coverage issued this summer by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and to call for legislative reform to protect conscience rights. Ref. Source 2
Catholic Pro-Life Group Launches Campaign Against Mandate
Catholic Advocate, a leading grassroots pro-life organization for Catholics, today launched a nationwide campaign providing resources for pro-life advocates wanting to speak out against the mandate the Obama administration has put place forcing religious groups to cover birth control and drugs that can cause abortions. Ref. Source 6