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2021-05-04 Olde Tyme Religion

‘Moral Evil': Pelosi's Archbishop Demands Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians Refrain From Communion

[Daily Wire] Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore J. Cordileone, whose diocese encompasses House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) district, released a pastoral letter Saturday condemning Catholic politicians who support what he described as the "moral evil" of abortion.

In an extensive document entitled "A Pastoral Letter on the Human Dignity of the Unborn, Holy Communion, and Catholics in Public Life," Cordileone laid out a case against abortion, but devoted a particular section to rebuking self-described Catholic political leaders that openly support abortion.

"Your Catholic ideals inspire you in your work to help those who experience discrimination, violence, and injustice, and you deserve the gratitude of your fellow Catholics and our nation for this service. But we cannot empower the weak by crushing the weakest," Cordileone wrote in part.

"If you find that you are unwilling or unable to abandon your advocacy for abortion, you should not come forward to receive Holy Communion. To publicly affirm the Catholic faith while at the same time publicly rejecting one of its most fundamental teachings is simply dishonest," he wrote.

"God has entrusted you with a prestigious position in society. You have the power to affect societal practices and attitudes. Always remember that you will one day have to render an account to God for your stewardship of this trust," he added.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-05-04 07:52|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 To publicly affirm the Catholic faith while at the same time publicly rejecting one of its most fundamental teachings is simply dishonest," he wrote.

Their dishonesty, duplicity and flawed character issues are certainly not limited to Archbishop Cardileone's abortion concerns. Hat tip to the man under the mitre.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-05-04 08:03|| 2021-05-04 08:03|| Front Page Top

#2 In the good old days, people like Pelosi would have been publicly excommunicated. These days, the best we can hope for is a private talking-to by the archbishop.
As I understand it, people like Pelosi who publicly and vociferously support abortion have already excommunicated themselves from the Catholic Church. Going to Communion is a grave sin (as is supporting abortion).
Full disclosure: I am Catholic.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2021-05-04 09:49|| 2021-05-04 09:49|| Front Page Top

#3
'And say seventeen Hail Marys for selling out your country everyday.'

Posted by Dron66046 2021-05-04 10:05|| 2021-05-04 10:05|| Front Page Top

#4 Let's go back a few steps. Does Pelosi believe that there is a higher Power than herself? Or is she like the fourth person of the Trinity? Also, is God's distribution of His Grace satisfactory to Pelosi, or does there need to be a "Grace Redistribution" plan? Which will last longer, Eternity or Pelosi's tenure in Congress?

Posted by Matt 2021-05-04 11:29|| 2021-05-04 11:29|| Front Page Top

#5 Which will last longer, Eternity or Pelosi's tenure in Congress?
Is that a trick question?

Posted by Glenmore 2021-05-04 14:33|| 2021-05-04 14:33|| Front Page Top

#6 God doesn't need Botox

Posted by Frank G 2021-05-04 15:09|| 2021-05-04 15:09|| Front Page Top

#7 Which will last longer, Eternity or Pelosi's tenure in Congress?

Pelosi's tenure in Congress does seem like eternity.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2021-05-04 15:19|| 2021-05-04 15:19|| Front Page Top

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