President to Catholic Press: On the Middle East
Posted by Tim Drake
Thursday, July 02, 2009 5:42 PM
President Obama wrapped up his interview with the Catholic press with a question on the Middle East and how his administration plans to address the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
“We have been very clear that we think settlements should stop ...,” said the president. “On the other hand, it’s not just the problem of Israeli settlements. The Palestinians have a set of obligations, some of which... READ MORE
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President to Catholic Press: On Conscience Protection
Posted by Tim Drake
Thursday, July 02, 2009 5:22 PM
We reported earlier on the president’s meeting with the Catholic press and his promise regarding conscience-clause protection. For his exact words on the subject, read on.
“I think that the only reason that my position may appear unclear is because it came in the wake of a last-minute, 11th-hour change in conscience clause provisions that were pushed forward by the previous administration that... READ MORE
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President to Catholic Press: On Church Attendance
Posted by Tim Drake
Thursday, July 02, 2009 3:21 PM
In response to a question from The Washington Post regarding finding a home church, President Obama had this to say:
“Michelle and I decided that we would wait a few months after arriving before we made a decision on this, partly — let’s be blunt: I mean, we were pretty affected by what happened at Trinity and the controversy surrounding Reverend Wright,” said the president. “That was deeply... READ MORE
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President to Catholic Press: On the Catholic Divide
Posted by Tim Drake
Thursday, July 02, 2009 3:05 PM
The divide in practicing versus non-practicing Catholic voters (Gallup).
Another questioner asked the president if he felt as if he had been dragged into a longtime family feud among Catholics, liberal and conservative.
For the second time during the discussion, President Obama mentioned the influence of Cardinal Bernardin.
“When I was first becoming interested in social justice issues, the American bishops were talking about nuclear freezes and sanctuary for... READ MORE
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President Obama to Catholic Press: On Abortion
Posted by Tim Drake
Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:37 PM
President Barack Obama holds a roundtable briefing with Catholic press in the Roosevelt Room July 2, 2009. (Official White House photo by Lawrence Jackson)
During the course of the Catholic press interview of President Obama, Paul Baumann of Commonweal magazine asked the president about the forthcoming report on efforts to seek common ground on abortion.
“What are your realistic hopes for this group?” asked Baumann.
The president responded that the group has met, received a range of perspectives, gathered comments, and will deliver a memo to the... READ MORE
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President Promises Robust Conscience Protection
Posted by Tim Drake
Thursday, July 02, 2009 12:02 PM
President Barack Obama holds a roundtable briefing July 2 in the Roosevelt Room with Catholic press, including Register publisher Father Owen Kearns (left foreground).
In a 47-minute meeting in the White House’s Roosevelt Room, eight members of the press, most of whom represented Catholic publications, met with President Obama this morning.
In addition to Father Owen Kearns, editor in chief and publisher of the Register, those attending were representatives from America, Avvenire/Vatican Radio, Catholic News Service, Catholic Digest, Commonweal, National... READ MORE
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Bernardin: Put Life First
Posted by Tom Hoopes
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 3:24 PM
Bernardin and O'Connor protest abortion. Reuters
In 1988, the Register asked Cardinal Bernardin if Catholic voters should disqualify candidates who don’t support a human life amendment.
“Well, certainly,” he said. “That’s what the consistent life ethic is all about.”
The interview’s full text follows:
BERNARDIN: Chicago’s Pastor on Consistency and the ’88 Vote
June 12, 1988
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, archbishop of... READ MORE
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