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Displaying all articles tagged:
U.s. Conference Of Catholic Bishops
catholicism
Nov. 17, 2021
Bishops Cave on Denying Communion to Pro-Choice Politicians Like Biden
After Pope Francis repeatedly warned conservative bishops against politically weaponizing the sacrament of the Eucharist, they took the hint.
By
Ed Kilgore
catholicism
Oct. 29, 2021
Pope Francis Tells Biden He Is a ‘Good Catholic’ Who Ought to Take Communion
Biden is in the middle of a battle between Pope Francis and traditionalists over “weaponization” of the Eucharist.
By
Ed Kilgore
catholicism
Sept. 15, 2021
Pope Francis Is Not a Fan of Conservative Effort to Deny Communion to Joe Biden
After some oblique warnings, Francis is clearly telling telling conservative bishops to behave like pastors, not politicians.
By
Ed Kilgore
abortion
June 28, 2021
Bishops Try to Backpedal As Backlash to Attack on Biden Grows
An upcoming statement aimed at denying communion to pro-choice Catholic politicians like the president is getting bad reviews in Rome and America.
By
Ed Kilgore
religion
June 21, 2021
Catholic Bishops Move Toward Denying Biden Communion
Conservative bishops are trying to be more Catholic than the pope on enforcing opposition to abortion. A big fight is brewing.
By
Ed Kilgore
religion
Apr. 29, 2021
Catholic Bishops Mull Communion Ban for Pro-Choice Politicians Like Joe Biden
A formal ban is unlikely, but the conservative effort to nationalize decisions to deny communion on political grounds could have repercussions.
By
Ed Kilgore