Top U.S. Catholic cardinal will bless RNC -- but not endorse
Cardinal Dolan
Since the word went out into the land that the top U.S. Catholic Cardinal will give the closing prayer for the RNC meeting in Tampa, Catholic experts have plenty to say.
Chiefly, liberals blast it as an endorsement in shepherd's clothing while conservatives cheer.
David Gibson at Religion News Service checked in with America magazine, the Jesuit weekly, which editorialized,
Cardinal Dolan's appearance in Tampa will damage the church's ability to be a moral and legitimate voice for voiceless, as those who view the Catholic Church as being a shill for the GOP have just a bit more evidence to prove their case....