The Franciscan Cardinal On The Jesuit College

Since The Cardinal Newman Society popularized The Observer’s story about the new crucifixes at Boston College last week, the news has spread far and wide to many print and internet news outlets. Last Friday, February 13, Boston Archbishop Sean Cardinal O’Malley

openly praised the Catholic institution for the move.

“I heard from many enthusiastic Boston College students that crucifixes and religious pictures have appeared in the classrooms over the semester break,” wrote Cardinal O’Malley.

“Sadly, some faculty members objected, claiming that Boston College was not being tolerant of them. Actually, I think the intolerance is on the part of those who do not want us to exhibit these symbols of our faith. The Catholic community should be encouraged by Father Leahy’s leadership in this area, and I am so pleased that the students, who are the reason for the university, are so favorable to the presence of religious symbols.” Link (here)