'For many in today’s age of aggressive secularism, the idea that religion could be a potent force for social stability and personal happiness is an offensive one.'
Following a Vatican directive, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn, N.Y. will investigate the Diocese of Buffalo as part of an 'apostolic visitation.'
'Andrew Cuomo makes it clear that he doesn't believe Catholic teaching, and therefore he’s ex-communion,' Bishop Joseph Strickland said. 'He's out of communion.'