Meanwhile, Notre Dame professor emeritus and famed Natural Law scholar Charles Rice calls on those who want to protest to avoid political protest and opt instead for a rosary at the Grotto, and calls for Fr. Jenkins’ resignation.
Fr. Hugh Cleary, CSC, Superior General of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, has written to President Obama directly, saying he has no authority over the university (but does have authority over its priests) and that he does not support the invitation.