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Why Gingrich Became Catholic

By Drew Nelles,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 16, 2009 5:20 PM CDT

(Newser) – Newt Gingrich shrugged off religious issues while in office, and was recently seen reading a novel before Mass—so why his sudden conversion to Catholicism? Some analysts say he converted this spring to position himself for the Republican nomination in 2012. Joining other high-profile conservatives...   Read full story »

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