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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Obama cites influence of Cardinal Bernardin, prepares to meet pope

An update on my earlier post about Obama's meeting with the Catholic press.

President Barack Obama told a round table of religion writers July 2 that he continues to be profoundly influenced by the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of Chicago, whom he came to know when he was a community organizer in a project partially funded by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

Obama said his encounters with the cardinal continue to influence him, particularly his "seamless garment" approach to a multitude of social justice issues. He also told the group of eight reporters to expect a conscience clause protection for health care workers currently under review by the administration that will be no less protective than what existed previously.  Excuse my skepticism, but I'll believe that when I see it.  :)

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