Washington D.C., Nov 5, 2008 / 15:07 pm
Leading Catholic prelates have offered their congratulations to President-elect Sen. Barack Obama, praying for his wisdom in governance. Noting the historic character of his election, the bishops also ask Obama to protect the life and dignity of every human person.
Cardinal Francis George, Archbishop of Chicago and President of the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), congratulated Obama on behalf of the bishops.
“I write to you, in my capacity as President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, to express our congratulations on your historic election as President of the United States. The people of our country have entrusted you with a great responsibility. As Catholic Bishops, we offer our prayers that God give you strength and wisdom to meet the coming challenges.
“Our country is confronting many uncertainties. We pray that you will use the powers of your office to meet them with a special concern to defend the most vulnerable among us and heal the divisions in our country and our world. We stand ready to work with you in defense and support of the life and dignity of every human person.