Stephen Schneck , director, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, was interviewed by the Associated Press on the upcoming meeting between Pope Francis and President Obama. See below.

Focus shifts to shared goals with Obama as papal visit nears

From: AP (via Santa Maria Times) Date: Aug. 27, 2015 Author: Josh Lederman

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"In a way, Pope Francis has become a conscience for this age of the world. When President Obama came to office, he too had that aura for at least the first couple of years," said Stephen Schneck, who runs the Catholic politics institute at Catholic University of America. "But Pope Francis' message is moral and religious. He's not going to be talking about legislation."

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