So what about the rest of his life?
Btw, John F'n Kerry is about to become an ExCommunicated Catholic for his stand on abortion.
Not to dampen anything, but only two Bishops can ex-communicate John Kerry -- the Bishop of Boston -- Archbishop Sean O'Malley, and the Bishop of Rome -- Pope John Paul II.
I am not saying that Pope John Paul II and the Holy See will not excommunicate John Kerry, but is not something that happens overnight -- especially if the Vatican is involved.
For example, I have not heard Cardinal Ratzinger comment in any way on this issue.
This issue may be in progress with the Vatican, but only that the Vatican is considering the matter at this point. To say that John Kerry is close to being excommunicated may be absurd. It may take many months to consider.
However, this is the Year of the Eucharist, so there would be a reason for the Vatican to set a prominent example for reception of Holy Communion.
On the other hand, Archbishop Sean O'Malley can start doing some housecleaning in his Archdiocese by making that Paulist Center more orthodox and ex-communicating John Kerry.