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Graduation ceremonies at Xavier University of Louisiana -- the only historically black, Roman Catholic college -- will take place this year without New Orleans Archbishop Alfred Hughes. That's because the archbishop has ruled out appearing as long as the university continues with its plans to have Donna Brazile as the main speaker (and honorary degree recipient), The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported. Brazile, a political consultant and news commentator, is known for her liberal views, and she supports abortion rights. Brazile sent an e-mail to the newspaper in which she said: "As a life long devoted Catholic, I am sorry the archbishop will boycott this celebration of the class of 2009. I will remain faithful to the Catholic Church and my Christian faith which keeps me grounded." The newspaper noted that three years ago a politician who supports abortion rights spoke at Xavier's graduation, without controversy. That would be Barack Obama.
