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October 2012

October 15, 2012

The Irish Catholic who is Romney’s “unseen weapon”

From the Independent newspaper: Not many people in America have heard of Peter G Flaherty...

August 2012

August 24, 2012

The story behind Cardinal Dolan’s appearance at the GOP convention

The New York Times has some interesting details about Mitt Romney's aggressive effort to woo...

August 22, 2012

Cardinal Dolan to give benediction at GOP convention

Details: Roman Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan will give the benediction at the Republican National Convention...

August 21, 2012

“I have a job to do as president, and that does not involve convincing folks that my faith in Jesus is real.”

President Obama gave a rare interview about his religious views to the magazine of the...

August 21, 2012

“A Romney-Ryan administration would not oppose abortion in instances of rape”

That's the statement released by the campaign Sunday night: Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's strong views...

August 19, 2012

Mitt at prayer: Mormon reporter covers his trip to Mormon church service—UPDATED

Last week brought us a glimpse at Paul Ryan attending church. This week, it's Mitt...

August 16, 2012

Santorum: government is forcing Catholics to sin

He made the remarks while stumping for Mitt Romney in Ohio: Former presidential hopeful Rick...

August 14, 2012

Dolan: Why I invited President Obama to the Al Smith Dinner

A keeper from the Cardinal, answering his critics: How can you justify inviting the President? Let...

August 11, 2012

Reports: Romney selects Catholic Paul Ryan as running mate

Some weeks back I wondered, "Will Romney pick a Catholic?" Now, all indications are that...

August 09, 2012

Romney releases new ad featuring Pope John Paul II, accuses Obama of waging war on religion

Details: A new Mitt Romney ad released Thursday accuses President Barack Obama of waging a...

July 2012

July 28, 2012

From the archives: Bobby Jindal’s journey

Originally posted July 2008. He’s been mentioned on the list of Mitt Romney's possible running...

June 2012

June 19, 2012

In book, Marco Rubio writes of his Mormonism and return to Catholicism

Details, from the Salt Lake Tribune: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio credits his short-lived time as...

March 2012

March 07, 2012

Analyst: Catholics may account for Romney win in Ohio

It seems to be the continuation of a trend: Rick Santorum, a conservative Catholic who...

February 2012

February 20, 2012

Meet Mitt Romney’s Catholic connection

He's a former prosecutor who keeps a statue of Mary on his desk -- and...

December 2011

December 09, 2011

The GOP’s historic choice: a Catholic or a Mormon

As a New York Times columnist puts it: "For the first time in American history,...

August 2011

August 06, 2011

Is America ready for a President who is not Christian? — UPDATED

It may surprise a few people, but the GOP frontrunner for 2012 isn't one. Jimmy...