Richard John Neuhaus

Richard John Neuhaus (May 14, 1936–January 8, 2009) was a prominent writer and Christian cleric (first in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, then the ELCA and later the Catholic Church).

Born in Canada, Neuhaus moved to the United States, where he became a naturalized United States citizen. He was the longtime editor of the ''Lutheran Forum'' magazine newsletter and later founder and editor of the monthly journal ''First Things'' and the author of numerous books.

A staunch defender of the Catholic Church's teachings on abortion and other life issues, he served as an unofficial adviser to President George W. Bush on bioethical issues. Provided by Wikipedia