[Friendofgeorge]

I would respect the Pope if he simply told Obama that his position on abortion, disqualifies him from the Christian faith.

Anything short of that? I`m not interested, sorry.

[presidio9]

I would respect the Pope if he simply told Obama that his position on abortion, disqualifies him from the Christian faith.

The Pope is not in a position to disqualify anyone from "the Christian faith." He could tell Obama that he has automatically excommunitcated himself from Catholicism through his pro-abortion legislation, but I doubt that Obama, a non-Catholic, would care very much. The Pope will undoubtedly offer a strong rebuke against abortion, but, again, I doubt he will care very much. Some presidents have had relationships with Popes, but this is nothing more than a photo-op.