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Cdl. Burke reiterates Church teaching on danger of receiving Holy Communion while in mortal sin

The cardinal addressed concerns in his new book about Catholic politicians receiving the Eucharist despite promoting legislation contrary to Church teaching.

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Louis Knuffke

• Oct 11, 2023Oct 12, 2023

‘Judases’: US pro-life group calls out bishops who give Holy Communion to pro-abortion politicians

The act of enforcing Canon 915 is supposed to be directly followed by Canon 916, which results in the politician making a good confession, for the point of saving their soul. This is the whole point.

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American Life League

• Apr 13, 2022

Faithful U.S. bishop: Catholic politicians must be held accountable for pro-abortion views

Bishop Joseph Strickland emphasized that right of life is a foundational issue and that sanctions are medicinal for a dissenting individual.

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Lisa Bourne

• Jun 17, 2019Jun 18, 2021

Illinois bishop on barring politicians from communion: Something had to be done

Bishop Thomas Paprocki emphasized it's clear Church teaching that pro-abortion lawmakers should not present themselves for Holy Communion.

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Lisa Bourne

• Jun 7, 2019Jun 18, 2021

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Cdl. Burke reiterates Church teaching on danger of receiving Holy Communion while in mortal sin

‘Judases’: US pro-life group calls out bishops who give Holy Communion to pro-abortion politicians

Faithful U.S. bishop: Catholic politicians must be held accountable for pro-abortion views

Illinois bishop on barring politicians from communion: Something had to be done