Pia de Solenni is a Catholic

Catholic

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 theologian in the United States. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal

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, The Washington Post

The Washington Post

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, and National Catholic Reporter; she has appeared on CNN, ABC News, and other television programs.

On November 8, 2001, she received the 2001 Award of the Pontifical Academies

Pontifical Academy

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 for her doctoral work. The award was presented by John Paul II. Dr. de Solenni worked at the Family Research Council

Family Research Council

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External links

• About Dr. Pia, personal site