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Mr. Balestieri said in the interview that he personally visited the CDF in Rome and submitted two questions (dubiae?). Usually, the CDF does not respond to or communicate with laymen. However, in this case, not only did the CDF respond to Mr. Balestieri, but he received a response in 10 days. Perhaps the reason this response is "unofficial" is because he is a layman?

He also mentioned that when he visited the chancery in Boston and inquired as to the status of the denunciation that the Archbishop was considering the case. "Boston" told him that they have received many other denunciations.

One other interesting point that he mentioned was that he was in Washington, DC and happened to encounter McCarrick at some event. He asked McCarrick if one were to pubicly advocate a pro-abortion position, would they, in effect, excommunicate themselves. McCarrick, after thinking about it answered in the affirmative. (My memory isn't great at regurgitating interviews. I suggest taping and/or watching the rerun.)

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He also mentioned that when he visited the chancery in Boston and inquired as to the status of the denunciation that the Archbishop was considering the case.

There will be no formal denunciation from O'Malley, at least not before the election.