A bishop only has authority in his own diocese. What would be great is if all the bishops presented a united front. Just as Cardinal Egan has done with Giuliani, so Cardinal O’Malley (Boston, Massachusetts Archdiocese) should do with Kennedy and Kerry (who both DID receive at one of the outdoor stadium Masses). Niederhauer would be the one to reprimand Pelosi if she took Communion (San Francisco archdiocese and a pro-gay archbishop, I don’t expect any action there).
Religion, politics and celebrity. It’s who you are that makes the difference. The church is NOT one anymore.