SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- The Roman Catholic bishop whose diocese includes the University of Notre Dame says he will boycott President Barack Obama's May 17 commencement speech at the Catholic school because of Obama's support for abortion rights and embryonic stem-cell research.Bishop John D'Arcy of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend said Tuesday that Obama's recent decision to federally fund embryonic stem-cell research brought the U.S. government for the first time "into supporting direct destruction of innocent human life."
Obama has said the policy will ease human suffering.
Notre Dame says it doesn't support all of Obama's positions but does not plan to rescind the invitation.
Other sitting presidents, including both Bushes, Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter, also have addressed Notre Dame graduates.
Obama: Whaddya mean you're not coming? I picked out my best suit!
D'Arcy: I just can't, Barry. You have to understand.
Obama: This is crap and you know it.
D'Arcy: I can't let people know we're friends!
Obama: Oh really? That's what this is about? You're ashamed of me, aren't you??
D'Arcy: No, its not that... Its just, you go against everything I believe.
Obama: That's rich, D'Arcy, just rich.
D'Arcy: Oh c'mon, Barry. Don't walk away.
Obama: I can't *bites his lip* I can't be around you right now.
D'Arcy: I understand. Please. Take all the time you need.
Obama: UP yours.
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