I have no objection to the word—I use it myself in self-description sometimes. Nor do I think this is one of those words that are acceptable only when used by members of the group described. Come to think of it, though, I should probably not have just described myself as a “proud Papist,” since pride is a sin.

About the Author
Ramesh Ponnuru is the editor of National Review, a columnist for the Washington Post, and a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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