Pope benedict xiv biography of barack obama

When newly inaugurated President Obama made a visit to the Vatican to visit Pope Benedict XVI, he came bearing a special gift: a stole that covered the.

Pope Benedict XVI pressed his case against abortion rights and embryonic stem-cell research during his first meeting with US President Barack Obama.

This fascinating study explains the faith elements within Obama's politics, while acknowledging the questions about his beliefs that remain unanswered.

Barack Obama ; Italy, Rome, L'Aquila, Attended the G-8 Summit Meeting.

US President Barack Obama said that he admires Pope Francis for his spiritual leadership, and in particular for his love, humility and empathy for the poor.

This fascinating study explains the faith elements within Obama's politics, while acknowledging the questions about his beliefs that remain unanswered....

President Obama Meets Pope Benedict at the Vatican

L'AQUILA, Italy, July 10, 2009 -- President Obama today met with Pope Benedict XVI for the first time at the Vatican, where the two leaders discussed a number of common ground issues such as combating poverty worldwide and nuclear arms control.

In their 30-minute meeting, the two men also confronted issues like abortion and stem cell research, on which Obama's stances stood in stark contrast to the Vatican.

The Vatican said the conversation also dealt with the Middle East peace process, immigration, intercultural and interfaith dialogue, the economic crisis and aid for Africa and Latin America.

Deputy National Security Adviser Denis McDonough said Obama was "very touched by the visit" and though his opinions on some issues may differ from those of the pope, he wants to find "common ground."

When asked if the meeting is likely to change Obama's opinions on issues like abortion, McDonough respo