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August 24, 2012

AP: With 2 Catholic rivals for VP, a cardinal at RNC, Catholics play prominent role in campaign

by Rachel Zoll
The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Forget the Mormon moment. The religious group that seems to be figuring most prominently in the presidential election right now is the Roman Catholic Church.

With Mitt Romney’s recent choice of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as running mate, this campaign is the first in which Catholics are on both major party tickets. Vice President Joe Biden and Ryan are lifelong Catholics who attend Mass regularly and credit the church with shaping their views.

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