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Burke drew attention in the U.S. in 2004 when he said he would deny Communion to Democratic president nominee John Kerry, a Roman Catholic who supports abortion rights.

Cardinal Burke observed that composer La Rocca, “in composing the Mass of the Americas (Misa de las Américas), has drawn upon the richness of sacred music in honor of Our Lord and His Virgin ...

U.S. Cardinal Raymond Burke, center, processes out at the conclusion of the Mass on the fifth day of the "novendiali," nine days of mourning for Pope Francis, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the ...

His appointment as prefect was seen by some as a move to strengthen papal control over the Vatican judiciary, especially after the removal of his predecessor, Cardinal Raymond Burke, who was known ...

Cardinal Raymond Burke applauds during a news conference Sept. 6, 2018, at the Italian Senate in Rome. Pope Francis is taking measures to punish Burke, one of his highest-ranking critics.

The shrine originated from Cardinal Burke's vision when he served as Bishop of La Crosse Diocese, with the goal of deepening faith. The church was completed and dedicated in 2008.

Pope Benedict XVI had made Burke a cardinal in 2010, after he appointed him prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, the Vatican's high court.