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"I admire Pope Francis deeply and I'm excited about his upcoming visit," Biden said in a statement Thursday afternoon, according to Reuters. "Pope Francis has become a moral rudder for the world on some of the most important issues of our time, from inequality to climate change," he [Biden] continued.

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Many have shown me this concern. In such a critical moment, in which there is a strong feeling that the Church is as a ship without a rudder, the reason does not matter; it is more important than ever to study our faith, to have sane spiritual guidance, and to give strong witness of the faith. Some tell me, for instance, that taking part in the pro-life movement is not important anymore. I tell them that it is more important than ever. [Cardinal Burke]