The initial coverage of Pope Francis' speech to Congress focused on the Pope's comments about political issues: the death penalty, abortion, climate change, and much more. But it's also clear that the Pope left a deep impression on the lawmakers personally.<\/p>\n
Perhaps no line from the Pope's speech received more applause than when he reminded his audience of the Golden Rule.<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\n'We need to avoid a common temptation nowadays: to discard whatever proves troublesome. Let us remember the Golden Rule: 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
The day after his visit, House Speaker John Boenher, a Catholic, announced he would resign in October. He spoke about the Pope during his first public remarks about the resignation.<\/p>\n
REP. JOHN BOEHNER
\nSPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
\n'Just yesterday we witnessed the awesome sight of Pope Francis addressing the greatest legislative body in the world. And I hope we will heed his call to live by the Golden Rule.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
Boehner wasn't the only member of Congress who was personally moved.<\/p>\n
In an interview with Rome Reports, Congressman Ruben Gallego said he had been excited about Pope Francis since his election was first announced. He said the speech helped him 'reassess.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
REP. RUBEN GALLEGO
\nArizona's 7th District
\n'It really made me start looking at how not only do I treat other people when it comes to policy, but also how do I treat people, period, in my personal relationships. And that challenge is something that we should all remember.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
Gallego suggested that the Pope's message about selflessness may have had led to Boehner's decision to announce his resignation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is a Catholic who leads Gallego's party in the House. She praised the Pope's message. But she also said in a statement that the visit was a 'profound joy for my family.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
Some in Congress might have even felt too strong of a connection to the Pope. One Catholic member made headlines after he admitted to taking the glass the Pope drank from, and drinking from it himself.<\/p>\n
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