Shepherds of the Catholic Church are not supposed to play 'games of power and diplomacy' while placing in the background the truths of the faith, he said.
The Vatican's doctrine head said that any policy from the US bishops on Communion for pro-abortion politicians would have to respect the 'prerogatives of the Holy See'
Bishop Strickland calls for 'the pastor’s approach' to make known to any pro-abortion ‘Catholic’ politician or public figure that their words and actions are contrary to Church teaching.
The Denver archbishop called on his brother bishops to be not afraid: 'Trading ‘civility’ and ‘engagement’ for eternal life is not a good trade, and it is especially negligent for me, as a bishop, to remain quiet when people I am called to love may be endangering their eternal souls.'