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Two great friends of mine, and of all the Catholic community

George Weigel, biographer of Pope John Paul II and author of many other books, is interviewed to share his thoughts on his (and my) long time friend , Fr. Richard John Neuhaus (RIP). The interview provides some poignant insights in what propelled RJN into positions of influence where he was able to shape public policy and discourse from the late 1970's till his death in 2009.

Click here to read the interview.

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