By now, you’ve probably heard reports that the Speaker of the House is planning to meet with Pope Benedict. As of right now, it’s unconfirmed. The Washington Post — the source for the story — reports: If working on NATO matters is not for you, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is leading a delegation to…

The venerable John Allen speculates that Barack Obama and Pope Benedict, while poles apart on some important issues, still share some common ground: The prevailing view in the Vatican leadership, even among Benedict and his conservative supporters, seems to be cautious optimism. These leaders seem to think they have more in common with the new…

A number of prominent politicians popped up at the National Prayer Breakfast yesterday in Washington, and offered some of their thoughts on prayer and belief: President Barack Obama and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair struck similar themes in remarks to the National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 5, telling of their own faith roots and noting…

The GOP has selected an African-American Catholic to head the Republican National Committee — not only that, but he’s a Marylander (go Terps!) and a former seminarian. From CNA: The Republican National Committee has chosen Michael Steele, a devout Catholic who is well-known for his charisma and strong work ethic, as its new chairman. Steele,…

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