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Pelosi to Speak at Notre Dame Commencement Amid Communion Ban

4/14/2026

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Notre Dame de Namur University will host Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker, at its May 2 commencement.
Dr. Beth Martin, president of Notre Dame de Namur University, says she is honored to welcome Pelosi, citing her commitment to public service and justice.
The Catholic Church teaches abortion is morally wrong, and San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone says Pelosi is barred from Holy Communion.

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Notre Dame de Namur University will host Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker, at its May 2 commencement.
Dr. Beth Martin, president of Notre Dame de Namur University, says she is honored to welcome Pelosi, citing her commitment to public service and justice.
The Catholic Church teaches abortion is morally wrong, and San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone says Pelosi is barred from Holy Communion.