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=== Barack Obama ===

=== Barack Obama ===

[[Barack Obama]] has been nominated to receive the prestigious Laetare Medal at the May 17th commencement. In addition, the school’s traditional doctoral robe--which is emblazoned with a cross and a prayer to the [[Virgin Mary]], will be worn by Obama. This has stirred anger and resentment for the University honoring a supporter of [[abortion]], against [[Catholic]] doctrine. More Than 250,000 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]] has been nominated to receive the prestigious Laetare Medal at the May 17th commencement. In addition, the school’s traditional doctoral robe--which is emblazoned with a cross and a prayer to the [[Virgin Mary]], will be worn by Obama. This has stirred anger and resentment at the University for honoring a big supporter of [[abortion]], against [[Catholic]] doctrine. More Than 250,000 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>

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