Pope Francis Delivers Historic Address to Congress

The paragraph defines politics in terms of the “compelling need to live as one” and building a common good that “sacrifices particular interests in order to share, in justice and peace, its goods, its interests, its social life”.

The pontiff, whose comment about protecting life was seen by many as a fleeting anti-abortion reference, avoided patently using the term, and also declined to specifically address issues related to the ongoing debate over the unborn. Pope Francis and Donald Trump are on opposite ends of the political and human perspective. Jon Tester on Thursday escorted Pope Francis into the House chambers, where the Catholic leader called on Congress to set aside its political differences to resolve the world’s most pressing challenges.

Pope Francis’ mention of Day comes after he recently offered forgiveness of abortion during the Holy Year of Mercy.

“I’m confident that we can do this”, said the pope. We owe $19 trillion. “He spoke about the struggle that many undocumented immigrants have in this country”.

He will also visit a Catholic elementary school in Harlem whose students are mostly immigrants or refugees, parade through Central Park, and say Mass in New York’s famed Madison Square Garden. “I think he left plenty of room to respect other people’s opinions”.

“After speaking with the congressmen, the senators, he’s making the decision to go and have lunch with the homeless at the Catholic Charities”, said Father Atusameso, adding that this was uncharacteristic of his predecessors. Yet this same culture presents others with so many options that they, too, are dissuaded from starting a family.

Pope Francis takes a kinder, gentler tone. “Thousands of persons are led to travel north in search of a better life”.

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Referencing the migration crisis in Europe as well as the America’s own struggle with immigration from Latin America, Francis summoned politicians “to respond in a way which is always humane, just and fraternal”.

“He is delivering the message that God is here for us. We will find them, we will get them out”.

Awaiting the pope’s arrival, Boehner repeatedly straightened his tie and shifted from foot to foot, and joked and chatted with reporters about the history of the House furnishings. “I am deeply grateful for your welcome in the name of all Americans”.