Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/John Rao

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The result was keep. no arguments for deletion except the nom - on the coverage of the subject JForget 00:42, 15 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Rao[edit]

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Doesn't seem notable--can't find any press coverage. Prezbo (talk) 09:17, 8 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. John Rao is a fairly important player in the traditionalist Catholic Movement who as well as publishing a large number of pieces in Catholic newspapers and magazines such as the Remnant, the Latin Magazine, the Seattle Catholic, the Wanderer, the Social Justice review and a number of Italian and German magazines. Outside this circle he's also attracted attention (apart from the slight Czech argument with Cardinal Vlk, for example on lifesute and with PBS. JASpencer (talk) 15:12, 8 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- I'm not saying you're wrong but it seems inappropriate to have an article on him when he's received very little coverage by reliable sources. The PBS interview isn't related to his career and doesn't really speak to his notability.Prezbo (talk) 17:30, 8 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - PBS were not interviewing him as a random pilgrim, but as a spokesman for the pilgrims. Among the indult Catholics he is very important, particularly in the States. JASpencer (talk) 20:14, 14 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Weak keep. Slightly difficult beacuse there aren't many 'traditional' secondary sources, but there are hundreds of slightly 'non-traditional' sources - try Googling "John Rao Catholic", and it becomes apparent that he's a big cheese in the traditional catholic sphere. Chris (talk) 18:05, 8 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Aside from his speech, for what is he noted? I googled him and got nothing. What is his personal philosophy?--Lyricmac (talk) 22:19, 8 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alright, now I see after googling 'John Rao Catholic'.--Lyricmac (talk) 22:22, 8 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Academics and educators-related deletion discussions. -- • Gene93k (talk) 00:15, 9 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Keep - Widely published leading Catholic conservative public intellectual. Fresh interview with him here. Fairly massive list of publications. Carrite (talk) 02:36, 9 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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