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You wrote:

“The question would be: Does the Catholic Church support Obama administration efforts to restrict and control the Constitutional right of American citizens to bear arms?”

I see no evidence the Church either supports or opposes any such specific action on Obama’s part in regard to gun control. The Church will regard this as a prudential matter best solved within America.

“Or, is the statement issued by Fr. Federico Lombardi, Director of the Press Office of the Holy See reflective of the church as a whole?”

Your question doesn’t work. Some of what Lombardi said is true (e.g. opposing gun smuggling). Yet guns in America is a separate issue from anywhere else. Even when it comes to smuggling - the Church is all for it when it means getting guns to people who are oppressed and have no other choice but to take up arms.

“Some claim he merely spoke his personal opinion in his capacity as Director of the Press Office of the Holy See.”

I think he spoke his opinion based on his understanding of Church teaching.

“I find it puzzling that there has been no attempt to correct any misperception, if Fr. Lombardi’s statement is indeed at odds.”

Why would there be? The Church really doesn’t work to satisfy you - an anti-Catholic on the internet. Quite frankly, you will oppose the Church no matter what she teaches so why do you even care?

“Does this help?”

Not really. This seems to be more about you then anything else.