Archbishop of San Francisco BANS Nancy Pelosi from entering communion

"He wrote to the Conference of Catholic Bishops last year saying it would be 'misleading' to suggest abortion and euthanasia were 'the only grave matters of Catholic moral and social teaching' that require 'the fullest level of accountability on the part of Catholics.'"

"He wrote to the Conference of Catholic Bishops last year saying it would be 'misleading' to suggest abortion and euthanasia were 'the only grave matters of Catholic moral and social teaching' that require 'the fullest level of accountability on the part of Catholics.'"

"Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law,' it says, before calling abortion and infanticide 'abominable crimes.'"

"She also said other 'fundamental rights' such as contraceptives and same-sex marriage are at risk in her response sent out just before Biden landed in South Korea."

"He also warned that other 'fundamental' rights for Americans - such as same-sex marriage - could be at risk if the Supreme Court overturns Roe."

"The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has rebuked Biden over his stance on abortion."

"Conservative catholic bishops have said neither him nor Pelosi should be allowed to receive communion, but the top Democrat has previously brushed aside feuds with the Church as a 'disagreement'.'Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi's position on abortion has become only more extreme over the years, especially in the last few months,' Cordileone says in the letter."

"In June, Catholic bishops ignored a pointed Vatican attempt to find unity over abortion by approving the drafting of a 'teaching document' for Catholic politicians who support abortion."

"Pelosi also added that abortion should be 'rare', but it 'shouldn't impact on a woman's right to choose'."

"The bill by Collinsville Republican Rep. Wendi Stearman would prohibit all abortions, except to save the life of a pregnant woman or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest that has been reported to law enforcement."

"Cordileone said in a statement on Friday that Pelosi will not be admitted to Holy Communion in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and cannot present herself to receive the Eucharist, until she backs away from her support for abortion."

"Pope Francis told Biden he was a 'good Catholic', and urged bishops to make 'pastoral' and not political decisions when deciding how to treat politicians who favor abortion."

"Therefore, in light of my responsibility as the Archbishop of San Francisco to be 'concerned for all the Christian faithful entrusted to [my] care' (Code of Canon Law, can. 383, §1), by means of this communication I am hereby notifying you that you are not to present yourself for Holy Communion and, should you do so, you are not to be admitted to Holy Communion, until such time as you publically repudiate your advocacy for the legitimacy of abortion and confess and receive absolution of this grave sin in the sacrament of Penance."
care' (Code of Canon Law, can. 383, §1), by means of this communication I am hereby notifying you that you are not to present yourself for Holy Communion and, should you do so, you are not to be admitted to Holy Communion, until such time as you publically repudiate your advocacy for the legitimacy of abortion and confess and receive absolution of this grave sin in the sacrament of Penance." floatkey="12" ]

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"As you have not publically repudiated your position on abortion, and continue to refer to your Catholic faith in justifying your position and to receive Holy Communion, that time has now come."

"In a 2008 interview with C-SPAN, Pelosi said being denied Communion would be 'a severe blow, the Catholic News Agency reported."

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"Conservative catholic bishops have said neither him nor Pelosi should be allowed to receive communion, but the top Democrat has previously brushed aside feuds with the Church as a 'disagreement'.'Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi's position on abortion has become only more extreme over the years, especially in the last few months,' Cordileone says in the letter."

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"Vice President Kamala Harris was among those who condemned the new bill, branding it 'outrageous.'"

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"She also said other 'fundamental rights' such as contraceptives and same-sex marriage are at risk in her response sent out just before Biden landed in South Korea."

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"'A Catholic legislator who supports procured abortion, after knowing the teaching of the Church, commits a manifestly grave sin which is a cause of most serious scandal to others,'Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore Cordileone has barred Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from the Holy Communion after she voted to codify Roe. V Wade'After numerous attempts to speak with her (Pelosi) to help her understand the grave evil she is perpetrating, the scandal she is causing, and the danger to her own soul she is risking, I have determined that the point has come in which I must make a public declaration that she is not to be admitted to Holy Communion unless and until she publicly repudiate her support for abortion 'rights' and confess and receive absolution for her cooperation in this evil in the sacrament of Penance,' he adds.'Therefore, universal Church law provides that such persons 'are not to be admitted to Holy Communion."

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"After the Roe v. Wade leak, Biden doubled-down on his belief that women have a 'fundamental' right to an abortion and called on American voters to 'elect pro-choice officials this November'."

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"The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has rebuked Biden over his stance on abortion."

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"President Joe Biden, who describes himself as a devout Catholic and regularly attends mass, has also been threatened with being barred from communion because of his pro-choice stance."

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"Addressing the legislature Thursday, Stearman said: 'It would solve many problems."

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"DailyMail.com has reached out to Pelosi's office for comment."

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"Pelosi also added that abortion should be 'rare', but it 'shouldn't impact on a woman's right to choose'."

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"Pelosi has only been barred from communion in San Francisco, and it is up to Catholic bishops in other parts of the country whether she be allowed."

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"The bill by Collinsville Republican Rep. Wendi Stearman would prohibit all abortions, except to save the life of a pregnant woman or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest that has been reported to law enforcement."

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"President Joe Biden's press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre released a blistering statement on Thursday night calling the new legislation 'absurd', 'extreme' and part of the 'ultra-MAGA' movement to 'roll back the freedoms we should not take for granted in this country'."

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"Cordileone said in a statement on Friday that Pelosi will not be admitted to Holy Communion in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and caot present herself to receive the Eucharist, until she backs away from her support for abortion."

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"Pelosi, who has five children, was pressed on abortion after the Roe v. Wade opinion leaked to Politico and sent shockwaves across the country."

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"Brian Church, the president of CatholicVote, a conservative non-profit advocacy group, told DailyMail.com in a statement: 'Catholics across America commend Archbishop Cordileone and his pastoral leadership in handling the scandal posed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.'For too long Catholic public officials have created confusion and disunity by advocating for policies that destroy iocent human life - in direct contradiction of the teachings of the Catholic faith.'The persistent disobedience of these public officials is a source of enormous sadness and scandal that begged for a response."

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"AdvertisementBiden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tears into Oklahoma's 'extreme', 'absurd' and 'ultra MAGA' law that bans abortions at fertilization - and says contraception and same-sex marriage are nextPresident Joe Biden's press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre released a blistering statement on Thursday night calling Oklahoma;s new abortion ban 'absurd', 'extreme' and part of the 'ultra-MAGA' movement to 'roll back the freedoms we should not take for granted in this country'"

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"Nancy Pelosi met Pope Francis during a trip to the Vatican in October 2021."

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"Pope Francis told Biden he was a 'good Catholic', and urged bishops to make 'pastoral' and not political decisions when deciding how to treat politicians who favor abortion."

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"Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore Cordileone has barred Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from the Holy Communion after she voted to codify Roe. V Wade."

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"The bill was given final approval by the state's conservative-majority legislature on Thursday, and is now headed to GOP Governor Kevin Stitt."

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"Biden threw his weight behind a woman's right to choose during his presidential campaign in 2020, saying it is 'fundamental'."

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"Archbishop Cordileone's letter to Nancy Pelosi in fullnn"

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"For the sake of Speaker Pelosi and the rest of the flock in his charge, Archbishop Cordileone is right to call her to return to full communion with the Church."

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"Pelosi also met Pope Francis in October."

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