” “"Congratulations", and encouragement "to defend the most vulnerable" and "heal divisions": they were expressed to President-Elect Barack Obama by the bishops of the United States, who defined the election of the first Afro-American as President of the United States a "historic event", taking place "at a difficult time". "Our country wrote the bishops in a note issued at the site of the Bishop’s Conference is confronting many uncertainties. We pray that you will use the powers of your office to meet them with a special concern to defend the most vulnerable among us and heal the divisions in our country and our world. We are ready to work with you in defence and support of the life and the dignity of every human person". The bishops sent also a letter to President-Elect Obama on November 4th. The letter was signed by Card. Francis George, archbishop of Chicago and president of the Bishops’ Conference of the United States. "The people of our country wrote Card. George, among other things have entrusted you with a great responsibility. As Catholic Bishops, we offer you our prayers that God give you strength and wisdom to meet the coming challenges. May God bless you and Vice President-Elect Biden as you prepare to assume your duties in service to our country and its citizens". ” “
