Is the Pope's visit here truly benevolent or political?

I ask this because I cannot help but react to the many opportunities President seized to inject his political agenda at the start of the Pope’s visit. The Pope…even to me is a representative of many of our worlds faithful that rely on their supreme leader to guide them on their path of religious beliefs. Not sure if this was a good time for our President to throw out comments that reflect his desires that IMO are far from holy and circle back to nothing more than a political agenda.

When I read/hear these comments it makes even me feel used when this moment should have been nothing short of reverential to the Popes cause and reason for being here. I guess I just believe some moments of religious or personal beliefs should be free from public and/or legislative interference scrutiny or prosecution.

These are the comments from the Pres today that I based my question on.

“What is true in America is true around the world. [snip] And just as the Church has stood with those struggling to break the chains of poverty, it (USA) has given voice and hope to those seeking to break the chains of violence and oppression.”

Is he serious??

“You remind us of the costs of war”

I don’t need no reminding…seems that you do! Sheesh! Religion is most of the reason we have these war!

“So we stand with you in defense of religious freedom and interfaith dialogue, knowing that people everywhere must be able to live out their faith free from fear and intimidation.”

I think Kim Davis needs a hug from you to feel more secure in what you say here.