Biden, who is Catholic, said that the Pope was sounding a moral call on "some of the most important issues of our time, from inequality to climate change." The Vice President made his remarks in a statement in which he sought to demonstrate that the Pope's public statements have coincided with the main policy thrusts of the Obama administration.

As for the Pope's leadership within the Church, Biden said: "Pope Francis has breathed new life into what I believe is the central mission of our faith: Catholic social doctrine."

Source: https://www.catholicculture.org