President gives pope personal letter from Kennedy

To Al from Palm Springs: Please stop blaming the Bush Administration! Your liberal bretheran have made a total mess and it's time YOU show some accountibility. I know it's easier to blame things on others and play victom to everything in life. Your a perfect Democrat thinking big Goverment will take care of you. You're so pathetic Al!

President Bush and Little Dick Cheney were both Methodists, NOT Catholics.

Did anyone catch that, in the last CNN article about the Pope, he was advocating for a "One World Government" or Financial System?

It's just a letter asking the Pope to pray for all the sins he committed and asking if he can buy his way into heaven. No big deal, the President didn't know what was written.

I'm extremely proud of our President!!!!! The Lord would not have made this historic election for nothing!!!! This half white, half african President, is here in this moment for good reason. America will come back, it will just take some time......... That pic above is a testamony to God, and country!!!! God Bless America!! I pray for a miracle in the economy, and humanity of the USA that will baffle the critics, and the wise. Even baffle the President himself!!!!

Yes, you are right, Ted Kennedy is a sinner!!!!...but, by the same token all of us are sinners, if you didn't know it, well, now you do...rude awakening for all of you righteous people!!!!! Senator Edward Kennedy: Thank you for all the years dedicated to noble and higher ideals to better the lives of all Americans!!

hmmm, so Obama is ok for the Pope himself to meet with, but NOT good enough for Norte Dame??? I think they should learn from this, its ok to disagree, NOT ok to ban people

skyhawkdriver: Edward Kennedy did not drown a woman in his car; yes, he was driving, the car went in the water and he was unable to save her. If you think Senator Kennedy hasn't suffered every day bearing that burden, wishing he could change the events of that night, then you are mistaken. He has dedicated his life to public service, in the face of constant public ridicule and through the horrible loss of his two dear brothers, in a effort to do good with his life. I have always respected him for that. Thankfully, God is bigger than all those posting here who are filled with hate, capable of accepting the sincere remorse and amends of us imperfect humans. I have complete confidence that, however you may conceive of the afterlife, that God will welcome Senator Kennedy into his loving arms, when that days comes.

It is the LAW that the Obama family has to pay for all the accomadations, food, entertainment and any purchases made by his daughters and the people accompanying him. They must also pay for any antertainment, meals and expenses for the First Couple. The plane was going there anyway so the seats were free. When the girls met Pres. Obama in Europe there were other gov't officials using the plane to meet with him in Europe. That is the trouble with blogs...they are a cesspool of spreading false information.

Another wasted trip,Obama is not a Catholic,and his agenda is opposite of the Pope's so what was he thinking? He is not going to change the Pope's mind about Abortion ,stem cell research,or God.

Sad to see that the ugly Americans are still around......Don't make your whole life about what's wrong with the country.....Make a change.....You didn't speak out for eight years -- It's too late now.....

He loved that letter from the two people who are responsible for more babies being killed anywhere in the world - Obama & Kennedy. I bet the Pontiff was afraid it might scorch his fingers.

How disappointing that some here would sit in judgement of Senator Kennedy by contrasting the Senator's political position with what they think God expects of him. It is not for any of us - even political conservatives like me - to cast the first stone. God's mercy is available to everyone, regardless of politics or conduct. Every Jeffrey Dahmer sought (and received) baptism. When we cast the first stone we are presuming to do God's job for him. That may happen in Iran, but please - let's not behave that way here.

Too bad us, average taxpayers don't have ltrs given to the pope. I can never understand how Kennedy, someone who is as liberal as it comes, can call himself a Roman Catholic. I wish him well in his recovery however he is everything that Catholicism isn't. Divorced, yet he rcvd an annulment after being married for yrs with children, womanizer, left the scene of an accident which resulted in the death of a woman, and has voted in favor a legal abortion rights-which is the epitome of what Catholicism is against.

Daniel Kinsman July 10th, 2009 5:50 pm ET DUDE, call it by it's real name you are a Social conservative (abortion rights is not just a issue label as liberal or conservative) not just a conservative. And although i'm liberal and conservative on many issues of live. I do agree with you on praying for my friends and ememies. For the creator is the final judge.

I hope he prayed 'with' President Obama...he needs all the prayers he can get with his over the top agenda(s). I'm not Catholic, and the only one I know as father is God, but I'd like to think this Pope is as honorable as the previous. I wish Sen. Kennedy healing...in God's will...and peace on his journey.

Ren from Baltimore, You took the gloves off. Everything is fair game. What did you expect? Today, the internet. Tomorrow, the streets. And that will be a bad day for liberal snarkers.

more republican sensationalizing a trivial non-issue. instead of nay-saying, when, oh WHEN are they going to even just try to come up with some plans for getting the problems we have under control?

I'm a conservative. Kennedy is a liberal who supported abortion and gay marriage. He knows his time is coming where he will stand before God. I'd pray for him. I don't want any one to fare badly at judgement because we will all be there. I'd pray for him. It's what we all should do. I pray for celebrities who die. The living can help those who die with their prayers. I don't want anyone to go to hell. Hell is the eternal loss of heaven and eternal loss of God never to see Him or feel him or experience Him in anyway,shape or form whatsoever and being consumed with evil for all eternity. That is what hell is. I don't wish that on anyone.

To me the Catholic church is the eptiome of a sexist culture, chock-full-of males who feel superior to women. Obama won on his gender, not his Blackness. So it is fitting these two are all smiles.

What exactly would the hero of chappaquittic write to the pope??..that he is sorry for drowning an innocent woman in his car??or for consuming thousands of gallons of chivas??..or for being the son of a bootlegger??..or for chasing every skirt he saw..or for supporting the murder of unborn children??..hopefully the pope burned the letter

JoJo July 10th, 2009 5:08 pm ET @Gwenn Maybe Obama, and his wife haven't earned their title. Obama for Mr. President, and Michelle for First Lady. Spoken like a well informed person Let's see fair election, transfer of power, hey New president and 1st lady. unless you live on another planet.

Dear Negative poster and naysayers, Did you know this article was about the president giving the pope a note? Shouldn't it take a little bit more than note passing to make you irate? It's not like Obama was consulting the pope on national policy...sheesh. P. S. get a grip!

JoJo July 10th, 2009 5:08 pm ET @Gwenn Maybe Obama, and his wife haven't earned their title. Obama for Mr. President, and Michelle for First Lady. Speakin like a will informed person. Let's see fair election, transfer of power, hey New president and 1st lady. unless you live on another planet.

More negativity, even as regards a visit between the U.S. of A.'s president and the pope. What is the deal with these Republicans this time?? Knock it off!

I love our president!!!

There you go, even our leaders don't trust the US Postal Service. They're probably asleep like that security guard.

@been there July 10th, 2009 5:04 pm ET Steve (the real one) – If you were trying to establish that blanket statements could not be made about knucklehead Republicans you accomplished the opposite, knucklehead. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I am telling you that blanket statments no matter who makes them, are wrong, and unfair, knuckhead!

God bless America, our President and the Holy Father Catholicism is about being universal,. about love and forgiveness, not about the hatred that seems to be imprinted in a few selfish hearts. May the Lord bless our nation and may we share our progress with the world, afterall we are one family, one, race, the human race.

makesUwonder, you miss the boat, where have you been these last 8 years. I need the Pope prays but not because Obama is destroying this country. It is people like you who are destroying America with your hate. I feel sorry for you it must be hard on you to know America have a half black president that right he is half white so get over it. Stop with the KKK s---t. believe me when God call you I hope someone is there to pray for you, you will need it.

@Gwenn Maybe Obama, and his wife haven't earned their title. Obama for Mr. President, and Michelle for First Lady.

Steve (the real one) - If you were trying to establish that blanket statements could not be made about knucklehead Republicans you accomplished the opposite, knucklehead.

Why can't we give Obama some time--a lot more than six months to try to make a dent in the mess left by eight years of incompetency and stupidity i.e. Bush/Cheney. I for one am very hopeful that this young, extremely intelligent man can eventually bring back our country to some extent. Dear God, what whould it be like if McCain/Palin had won? I will tell you, more of the same as Bush/Cheney. I am so proud of President Obama and his representation of America when he goes abroad. I pray he will be successfu in his many endeavors.

It is so obvious anyway. These crooks are all in their cabal together.

Tough? He should have asked for a miracle. The USA will be in the same mess as Italy by the time Obama has finished this fiscal-year..

TCM, You really should research a little before you "ASSUME" what an intelligent person is thinking. The Pope has actually had high marks for the Obama administration. Look at his (the Pope's) writings at the 100 day mark of the president's term. Oh well, since you're a Republican I suppose making things up and being nasty are just par for the course for you.

It is so sad the negativity and hate that people expressed. It says a lot about their low self esteem and self hate. What every Senate Kennedy expressed in his letter was for him and the Pope. President Obama takes his family with him to send time with them, share with the experience of seeing the world in which they live, and meeting new people. It grows you as a person. When our former Presidents took their families with them or they went on separate trips. I did not hear such outrage. Mrs. Bush and the Girls, Mrs. Clinton and Chelsa, The Nixon, etc. I still see the American Media, Print media, and some citizen still show disrepect and discrimination of our President and Frist Lady by addressing them in the disrepectful discriminatory practice of referring to African Americans only by their names "Obama, Barrack Obama , Michelle or his wife". and not by the earned title and position of " President, Frist Lady, Mr. or Mrs Obama. This is what was done when Regan, Bush 1&2, NIxon Nancy, Barbara or Laura and other former Presidents and Frist Laides were covered. Why do you all disrepect and discriminate against our elected President and Frist Lady?

He should pray for what he did in Chapakwidick. He needs to repent before seeing St. Peter. Ted Kennedy has a lot of sins

@Kevin from MN July 10th, 2009 3:54 pm ET Honestly, what is with all the Republicans going insane over the Obama family traveling with him on this Europe trip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nice with the blanket statement, Kev. Grasping for straws are we?? So according to you, any knuckle headed democrat (and believe me they exist) represents ALL democrats and they represent you as well, right? Sounds fair to me!!

AAaaaaaah that's so nice of the President. The Pope will surely say a special prayer for Sen. Kennedy. GOD BLESS OUR PRESIDENT.

@Kevin from MN July 10th, 2009 3:54 pm ET Honestly, what is with all the Republicans going insane over the Obama family traveling with him on this Europe trip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nice with the blanket statement, Kev. Garsping for straws are we?? So according to you, any knuckle headed democrat (and believe me they exist) represents ALL democrats and they represent you as well, right? Sounds fair to me!!

Kevin from MN July 10th, 2009 3:54 pm ET Honestly, what is with all the Republicans going insane over the Obama family traveling with him on this Europe trip "ON THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER DOLLAR". Its not Obama called up his AAA travel agent and booked 3 extra tickets! Its a couple of extra seats on Air Force 1, which was already heading overseas as it is, and the family stays with him. Why wasn't there so much outrage in the past when the first family would travel overseas or go to Camp David?!?!?! How much do you think it costs the government to staff and guard that little get-away? ===== They have to use TWO AIRCRAFT! Airforce One for Obambi, the other aircraft for his relatives flying in Europe, from his mother-in-law to other family members. That's the problem with Democraps you can't see crap even if it hits your eyes.

No doubt asking to be absolved from his 70 years of sins and murder!

I'm sure if the Pope says a prayer, Kennedy will be cured.

Everyone is sooo funny on these postings. This is such a non-issue. Who cares what the Pope does or doesn't pray about. As a Christian I believe that Jesus Christ himself is my High Priest who intercedes on my behalf to God. remember "When you pray whatsoever you ask in my name(Jesus) it shall be done (answered)."

I also hope Obama as the Pope to pray for the family of Mary Jo Kopechne.

the comments coming from the(gop) crowd are so racist and just dumb, thats why you lost morons...............cnn is destroying itself. i dare these clowns to talk about the pope and president with no shame. and cnn, promotes that rite nut party. they are stupid, like cnn is.

Honestly, what is with all the Republicans going insane over the Obama family traveling with him on this Europe trip "ON THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER DOLLAR". Its not Obama called up his AAA travel agent and booked 3 extra tickets! Its a couple of extra seats on Air Force 1, which was already heading overseas as it is, and the family stays with him. Why wasn't there so much outrage in the past when the first family would travel overseas or go to Camp David?!?!?! How much do you think it costs the government to staff and guard that little get-away?

tedious898 - Good name - it's pretty tedious to read the pablum that you barf here. Put away your crayons, now. Mommy says your PB&J sammich is ready.

TCM and makeuswonder seem to be so willfully misinformed and hateful that they must live miserabe lives, probaly spending thier weekends kicking pets and and complaining about how some minority or other person took advantage of them in the past. However, I respect thier opinions, because it take a lot of effort to be that stupid........