Boston College hosts panel discussion on faith and public policy

Published: 2006-03-02

BOSTON (CNS) -- Catholics debated the role faith should play in the life and work of Catholic politicians during a panel discussion held at Boston College's Silvio O. Conte Forum Feb. 27. In front of an audience of 6,000, the four panelists discussed issues ranging from abortion to the tax on capital gains. The event, titled "Catholic Politicians in the United States: Their Faith and Public Policy," was sponsored by the Jesuit university's Church in the 21st Century Center. Moderated by Tim Russert, managing editor and moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press," the panel included: Democratic strategist James Carville; Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne; Edward Gillespie, former Republican National Committee chairman; and former Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan, who is a contributing editor to The Wall Street Journal.

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