Tim Kaine's Pastor Describes The Veep Pick's Life As A Devout Catholic

Tim Kaine has worn many hats in Virginia politics: Richmond mayor, governor, senator. He's also a recognizable face at a majority-black Catholic church in Richmond — and has been for 30 years.

July 22, 2016
9:41 PM ET
Heard on All Things Considered


KELLY MCEVERS, HOST:

Tim Kaine has been in Virginia politics for some time, so people know who he is when he shows up for mass at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Richmond, Va. Kaine has gone there for almost three decades. The priest there is Father Jim Arsenault, and I asked him what people should expect from Hillary Clinton's new running mate.

JIM ARSENAULT: I think Tim would be a nice - just almost too honest for politics because he's so straightforward and has this twinkle in his eye. Maybe that's his Irish wit. And he really extends a hand to help people and is very compassionate, approachable, available and friendly.

MCEVERS: When did you first meet Senator Kaine?

ARSENAULT: About five years ago. But I knew him, certainly, before that because he was governor during the tragedy at Virginia Tech. We had 32 students killed, and Tim was the governor. He came and spoke on campus.

http://www.npr.org/2016/07/22/487120976/tim-kaines-pastor-describes-the-veep-picks-life-as-a-devout-catholic

4:13 audio at link.



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