Washington D.C., Sep 21, 2005 / 22:00 pm
The United States and the Vatican share some fundamental values, investment firm owner Francis Rooney told a Senate Committee Monday.
Rooney appeared before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in an hourlong hearing, testifying to his qualifications and answering questions relevant to his potential role as ambassador to the Vatican, reported the Naples Daily.
The Senate is expected to confirm Rooney as ambassador to the Vatican by November.
"Mr. chairman, the United States and the Holy See share the fundamental values of the inherent dignity and right to freedom of each person," he was quoted as saying.