Bush Asked for Vatican's Help on Political Issues

[JPJones]

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/13/politics/13george.html

The example of a 'cultural issue' is gay marriage. But we all know what the real cultural issue is - Roe v. Wade. This article might as well say - 'Bush promises that if elected, Roe v. Wade is history'.

"Citing an unnamed Vatican official, Mr. Allen wrote: "Bush said, 'Not all the American bishops are with me' on the cultural issues. The implication was that he hoped the Vatican would nudge them toward more explicit activism.""

"Mr. Allen wrote that others in the meeting confirmed that the president had pledged aggressive efforts "on the cultural front, especially the battle against gay marriage, and asked for the Vatican's help in encouraging the U.S. bishops to be more outspoken.""