U.S. President Wins Nobel Peace Prize

(09 Oct 09 - RV)U.S. President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel committee selected Obama out of a record 205 nominees because of "his extraordinary efforts” to strengthen international diplomacy and promote nuclear disarmament.
A statement released by the Holy See Press Office said the Vatican greeted with appreciation the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama in the light of his commitment to the promotion of peace in the international arena, and especially his efforts with to regard nuclear disarmament. It added, that it is hoped that this important recognition encourages further such efforts difficult but crucial to the future of humanity, so that it can bring the desired results.
The U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, Miguel Humberto Diaz, gave us his reaction...