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Comment from UTT:

While we are not accustomed to commenting on rumors, the following article that claims that President Bush many convert to Catholicism following his term in office, may well become a reality based on current trends from a Biblical perspective.

Bush's "evangelical" background is based on a "replacement" view that supports the idea that the church replaces Israel in order to establish the Kingdom of God on earth. This of course has always been the Roman Catholic perspective. It is also a fact that Tony Blair and Bush are like-minded on many issues. Blair has already become an ambassador for the pope in Europe since he has stepped down as Prime Minister of England. Recently, Blair established a foundation that is intended to promote peace among all religions.

If Bush, were to convert to Catholicism, it would not be out of the question for him to follow Blair's path. Bush has also stated that all religions pray to the same God. This of course, contradicts the Word of God.

Time, of course, will tell. Whatever the case, the Bible foretells a global political and religious system that is coming that will unite all religions in the name of Christ for the cause of peace.

June 14 - English paper announces President Bush may be considering Catholicism

Article: Roman Catholic Church And The Last Days

Vatican City, Jun 13, 2008 / 05:50 pm (CNA).- Today as President Bush and Pope Benedict XVI met at the Vatican, the English newspaper, The Telegraph reported that Bush may be considering converting to Catholicism at the end of his presidential term.

Il Foglio explains that the circulating rumors could be correct: "anything is possible, especially for someone reborn like Bush." Yet, similar to former Prime Minister Tony Blair, "if anything happens, it will happen after he finishes his period as president, not before. It is similar to Blair's case, but with different circumstances."

A friend of President Bush, Fr. George William Rutler, who converted to Catholicism in 1979, stated that Bush respects how Catholicism was founded by Christ who appointed Peter as the first Pope. "I think what fascinates him about Catholicism is its historical plausibility," said the priest. "He does appreciate the systematic theology of the church, its intellectual cogency and stability." Fr. Rutler also mentioned that the president "is not unaware of how evangelicalism -- by comparison with Catholicism -- may seem more limited both theologically and historically."

However, in recent years, the head of state has developed a strong relationship with the Pope and has made known his deep respect for Catholicism. The Telegraph noted that prior to his presidency, Bush's political advisor invited Catholic intellectuals to Texas to explain the teachings of the Church to the president. Bush has also appointed Catholic judges to the Supreme Court, has selected Catholic speech-writers and consultants, and has read the Pope's theological books.

Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator, labeled Bush as a Catholic president. "I don't think there's any question about it. He's certainly much more Catholic than Kennedy."