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Washington D.C., Apr 15, 2014 \/ 12:20 pm (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- Speaking at the 2014 Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama reflected on his recent meeting with Pope Francis, whom he described as an inspiration.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cI\u2019ll tell you, I felt this spirit when I had the great honor of meeting His Holiness, Pope Francis,\u201d the president said, recalling his March 27 meeting with the Holy Father at the Vatican.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cI think it\u2019s fair to say that those of us of the Christian faith, regardless of our denomination, have been touched and moved by Pope Francis,\u201d he said, explaining that this is partly because of the pontiff\u2019s words, which offer \u201ca message of justice and inclusion, especially for the poor and the outcast. He implores us to see the inherent dignity in each human being.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cBut it\u2019s also his deeds, simple yet profound \u2013 hugging the homeless man, and washing the feet of somebody who normally ordinary folks would just pass by on the street. He reminds us that all of us, no matter what our station, have an obligation to live righteously, and that we all have an obligation to live humbly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tObama said that he \u201chad a wonderful conversation with Pope Francis, mostly about the imperatives of addressing poverty and inequality.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tHe noted that he invited the Holy Father to visit the United States, and quoted from the Pope\u2019s apostolic exhortation, \u201cEvangelii Gaudium,\u201d which the pontiff gave to him as a gift.<\/p>\n

\tReports on the private meeting between the president and the Pope, which lasted nearly an hour, indicated that they discussed topics including immigration, human trafficking, and religious freedom, which has become an increasing concern for the U.S. Church under the Obama administration.<\/p>\n

\tIn his remarks at the prayer breakfast, the president also reflected on the April 13 shooting outside a Jewish community center in Overland Park, Kan. He called on the people of America to unite against violence and remember that \u201cwe\u2019re all children of God. We\u2019re all made in His image, all worthy of his love and dignity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tHe also praised the ministry work done by various groups to promote peace, as well as \u201cjustice and dignity and inclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cSo this Easter Week, of course we recognize that there\u2019s a lot of pain and a lot of sin and a lot of tragedy in this world, but we\u2019re also overwhelmed by the grace of an awesome God,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWe\u2019re reminded how He loves us, so deeply, that He gave his only begotten Son so that we might live through Him. And in these Holy Days, we recall all that Jesus endured for us \u2013 the scorn of the crowds and the pain of the crucifixion, in our Christian religious tradition we celebrate the glory of the Resurrection \u2013 all so that we might be forgiven of our sins and granted everlasting life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tObama said that the story Christ\u2019s passion, death and resurrection \u201cinspires us still today.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWe are drawn to His timeless teachings, challenged to be worthy of His sacrifice, to emulate as best we can His eternal example to love one another just as He loves us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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