
Has Archbishop Cordileone Stolen A Base?
Because of Nancy Pelosi’s stubborn refusal to acknowledge Catholic teaching that abortion is an unspeakable evil, she has placed herself in a state of serious objective estrangement from the Church.
Because of Nancy Pelosi’s stubborn refusal to acknowledge Catholic teaching that abortion is an unspeakable evil, she has placed herself in a state of serious objective estrangement from the Church.
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Pelosi, a prominent San Francisco Democrat, has persistently invoked her Catholic faith as a motivation for her abortion stand.
Never to refuse anyone Holy Communion is the equivalent of the Blessed Mother’s never refusing to give the Baby Jesus to anyone, including Herod’s henchmen.
The grave significance of receiving of Holy Communion should not be underestimated.
Until the issue of Holy Communion for pro-abortion politicians gets resolved, the faithful are left to wonder if the Church is entirely serious about upholding the truth of her teaching.
Pope Francis will create 21 cardinals at a consistory to be held Aug. 27.
On May 20, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone made the bold pastoral move to notify House Speaker Nancy Pelosi she would not be permitted to receive the Holy Eucharist in the San Francisco archdiocese until she publicly recants her support for abortion. How will this action reverberate beyond Pelosi? Register Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl brings us the story. Then, in light of the Solemnity of the Ascension, we turn to another question: Were the disciples sad when Christ ascended into Heaven? On this topic, Register blogger John Clark has some insights to share.
San Francisco shepherd discusses his decision to prohibit Speaker Pelosi from receiving Communion.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s remedial measure is the latest chapter, and certainly not the last, in the U.S. bishops’ struggle to address the scandal caused by pro-abortion Catholic politicians.
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