Cincinnati archbishop joins Obama protest

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Story Created: Apr 21, 2009 at 8:46 AM EDT

Story Updated: Apr 28, 2009 at 4:12 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — The head of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati has added his name to those opposing the choice of President Barack Obama as the commencement speaker at the University of Notre Dame.

Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk (puh-LAHR'-chuk) has joined those who argue that Obama's support for abortion rights makes him an unacceptable choice. The critics say it's inappropriate for the high-profile Catholic university in South Bend, Ind., to give Obama an honorary degree and allow him to deliver the commencement address.

A church spokesman says Pilarczyk supports the efforts of Bishop John D'Arcy of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, who is boycotting Obama's May 17 address at Notre Dame.

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Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com

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