5 Faith Facts about Martin O’Malley: ‘A Pope Francis Democrat’

By Cathy Lynn Grossman, Religion News Service
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Martin O’Malley. Photo via REUTERS / Brian Snyder / RNS
May 29, 2015
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Martin O’Malley, who just wrapped up his second term as Maryland governor, is loudly, proudly Catholic — even when some doctrine-devoted church followers hiss at his socially liberal views.

Here are five faith facts about O’Malley, 52, who is expected to announce his candidacy on May 30.

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Martin O’Malley. Photo via REUTERS / Brian Snyder / RNS