The event has become a regular stop near the end of the presidential campaign cycle over the past decade, though its history stretches back more than 70 years. Over time, nominees have been invited or excluded based largely on their relationships with the Catholic Church. But under the leadership of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a famously gregarious churchman, during the last few elections all have been welcome for a light evening away from the campaign trail, to relax and poke some fun at themselves.
That may change after this year.
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