Nicholas P. Carfardi By this Author Feb 06, 2012 Ruling on 'ministerial exception' has limits Jul 05, 2011 Civil marriage is for Caesar to decide, not the church Jul 16, 2010 Something missing Sep 03, 2009 The Republican (Catholic church) Captivity Jul 10, 2009 Benedict, Obama meeting marked by clarity, respect Mar 30, 2009 Civility, respect should be our aim Nov 25, 2008 The Republican captivity Nov 25, 2008 NCR Commentary: The Republican captivity Sep 30, 2008 'I'm Catholic, staunchly anti-abortion, and support Obama