President of Notre Dame University Fr. John Jenkins issued a statement Monday saying the university was disappointed that Professor Glendon has decided to refuse acceptance of the Laetare Medal."It is our intention to award the Laetare Medal to another deserving recipient, and we will make that announcement as soon as possible," he said.
First awarded in 1883, the Laetare Medal is the oldest and most prestigious award for American Catholics. The medal is an award which can be given to a person from outside the University of Notre Dame and has the Latin inscription "Magna est veritas et prevalebit," meaning "Truth is mighty, and it shall prevail."
I wonder if Fr. Jenkins has read the inscription and who desires the medal to such an extent that they would accept the award this year.
Don't you just love a good soap opera?
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