September 18, 2015

President Obama has included a pro-abortion nun, openly-gay bishop, and transgender activist as guests to the White House to greet the Pope. The Vatican today expressed its disapproval, worried that if the Pope is photographed with any of these figures that it will appear as an endorsement of their beliefs. Presidential Press Secretary John Earnest has responded to the Vatican's message by pointing out that 15,000 people were invited to this event, and the guest list represents people of diverse backgrounds who are excited to greet the Pope in the United States.

Twitter has erupted with angry messages aimed at President Obama, many of which imply that the President meant the invitations as an attack: