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== Barack Obama ==

== Barack Obama ==

[[Barack Obama]] did not receive the prestigious Laetare Medal on the May 17th, 2009 commencement. He did wear the school’s traditional doctoral robe—which is emblazoned with a cross and a prayer to the [[Virgin Mary]]. Obama's commencement speech stirred anger and resentment at the University for honoring a big supporter of [[abortion]], against [[Catholic]] doctrine. More Than 350,000 people have signed a petition protesting this decision, sponsored by The Cardinal Newman Society.<ref>[http://www.cnsnews.com/public/Content/Article.aspx?rsrcid=46274 More than 250,000 Sign Petition Protesting Notre Dame’s Invitation to Obama] CNSNews, April 08, 2009</ref>

[[Barack Obama]] did not receive the prestigious Laetare Medal on the May 17th, 2009 commencement. He did wear the school’s traditional doctoral robe—which is emblazoned with a cross and a prayer to the [[Virgin Mary]]. Obama's commencement speech stirred anger and resentment at the University for honoring a big supporter of [[abortion]], against [[Catholic]] doctrine. More Than 350,000 people have signed a petition protesting this decision, sponsored by The Cardinal Newman Society.<ref>[https://www.cnsnews.com/public/Content/Article.aspx?rsrcid=46274 More than 250,000 Sign Petition Protesting Notre Dame’s Invitation to Obama] CNSNews, April 08, 2009</ref>

== Past recipients ==

== Past recipients ==