October 8, 2009. Miles away from home Cardinal Francis George took the mic at University of Lateranense, ready to discuss his latest book: 'The Difference God Makes'.
A book, the President of the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops says is about relationships and the role religion plays in people’s lives.
But aside from his written message, others are also interested in the relationship between U.S bishops and the White House.
Card. Francis George
President U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops
“I think our country can be proud from having slavery in our constitution in the beginning to now having an African-American president, and we are proud of that".
But bishops in the U.S are not proud of all the policies set by President Barack Obama, he calls some divisive.
Card. Francis George
President U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops
“Some of his policies are simply wrong, and those moments we do what we can in a free country which is to criticize the polices of our government".
In particular Cardinal George is referring to the protection of human life, the use of tax money to support abortion oversees and the potential use of tax money to support abortion in the country, part of the ongoing contentious health care debate.
However there are other issues some like the new U.S ambassador to the Vatican are more optimistic about.
Ambassador Miguel Diaz who also attended the book signing, has said he’s convinced there is wide potential cooperation between the Vatican and the president' administration.
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