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5 unusual facts about George Weigel


Institute on Religion and Democracy

Notable members of the organization's Board of Directors include journalist Fred Barnes, United Methodist theologian Dr. Thomas C. Oden, Princeton University ethicist Dr. Robert P. George, theologian Michael Novak and former papal biographer George Weigel.

Pope John Paul II's visits to Nicaragua

The Pope was repeatedly interrupted during the Mass, which eventually made him angry (see the papal biography by George Weigel).

Roberto Tucci

According to papal biographer George Weigel, Cardinal Tucci was for many years a scheduler of papal trips.

Tranquillitas Ordinis

George Weigel is a prominent Catholic political and social author who serves as a Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center.

Winfield R. Gaylord

In 1912, with his Senate district had been redistricted out of existence (it had been split between new Fifth and Sixth districts, which were taken by Republican George Weigel and Democrat George Weissleder respectively), he was again the Socialist nominee for the Fourth Congressional District, coming in second again to William Joseph Cary.



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