CUA Candidate Ban Made Official

The University formally updated its policy on political speakers Wednesday to spell out a ban on candidates during the election season.

University officials have previously stated the policy but never put it in writing.

Catholic University also has a policy preventing politicians who have public positions contrary to that of the Church from speaking on campus.

Speakers who do not adhere to Catholic doctrine can still be invited if the University president grants permission.

The update to the policy was based on an e-mail from Rev. David M. O’Connell, University president, to general counsel.

The subject of speakers on campus has caused a great deal of controversy. Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), had been approved to speak on environmental issues last year, but canceled citing scheduling conflicts after complaints from anti-abortion activists.

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