INQUIRER.net: Obama offers prayers, appreciation to pope

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Obama offers prayers, appreciation to pope Feb 12th 2013, 01:51 WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama offered appreciation and prayers on behalf of all Americans to Pope Benedict XVI, following the pontiff's shock announcement on Monday that he would resign. "The Church plays a critical role in the United States and the world, and I wish the best to those who will soon gather to choose His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI's successor," Obama said in a written statement. "Michelle and I wish to extend our appreciation and prayers to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI." The President said the first couple warmly remembered meeting the pope in 2009. US Secretary of State John Kerry, a Catholic, praised the pope as a "man of action and principle, wor... Keep on reading: Obama offers prayers, appreciation to pope Media files: obama-P1.jpg (image/jpeg)

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