Bishops Congratulate Obama

Posted by Tom McFeely

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 8:11 AM

Cardinal Francis George (CNS)

Speaking on behalf of the U.S. bishops, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago offered President-elect Barack Obama congratulations — and prayers.

Here is the text of the Nov. 4 letter Cardinal George, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent to Obama.

“Dear President-elect Obama,
I write to you, in my capacity as President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, to express our congratulations on your historic election as President of the United States. The people of our country have entrusted you with a great responsibility. As Catholic Bishops, we offer our prayers that God give you strength and wisdom to meet the coming challenges.
Our country is confronting many uncertainties. We pray that you will use the powers of your office to meet them with a special concern to defend the most vulnerable among us and heal the divisions in our country and our world. We stand ready to work with you in defense and support of the life and dignity of every human person.
May God bless you and Vice President-elect Biden as you prepare to assume your duties in service to our country and its citizens.”

— Tom McFeely

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