What Surprises Will Obama / Petrus Unveil With Joint Religious / Political System?

Obama finds an ally on political controversies at the Vatican

By aligning with Pope Francis, President Obama can highlight agreement on issues with one of the world’s most respected figures. (Associated Press)

It’s not quite a gift from God but, politically, it may be the next best thing.

President Obama increasingly is finding a key policy ally in the Vatican, with Pope Francis standing virtually shoulder to shoulder with the White House on income inequality and a historic diplomatic reboot with communist Cuba. The pontiff next year also appears poised to offer greater support to the president on climate change initiatives and reportedly wants to be a leading voice at a U.N. global warming summit next year, where the American president will make perhaps his greatest pitch to date for more dramatic action on the environment.


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