Romneys to Receive Religious Freedom Award

Fans of religious freedom may note an important medal that will be awarded to Mitt and Ann Romney by the Becket Fund, a significant public interest laws firm devoted to defending the religious liberty of people of all faiths.

They are being awarded the Fund’s highest honor, the Canterbury Medal, for their role in expanding the free expression of religious faith in the public square. Each year the Becket Fund awards the Canterbury Medal to someone who has “resolutely refused to render unto Caesar that which is God’s.”

They said, “The governor's extraordinary speech on the role of religion in political life was an important contribution to religious liberty and the national political discourse during this election season. Both Governor and Mrs. Romney have demonstrated exemplary poise and dignity in the face of all manner of provocations aimed at their faith. For these reasons and more, The Becket Fund is delighted to present the Romneys with the Canterbury Medal at this year's dinner,” which will be held in May in New York City.

The Romneys join other former recipients, including Holocaust survivor and Novel laureate Elie Wiesel.