[mlocher]

The bishop was quoted as saying that "the Eucharist must not be politicised". He added that the job of a Catholic prelate was not to "alienate people" but rather to "change their hearts and minds". A number of Catholics in the senior ranks of the US Democratic Party take a liberal pro-choice stand on abortion, including Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House, and John Kerry,

Sometimes you need a strong dose of the Law to make the heart recognize the strong message of the Gospel. Why are Pelosi and Kerry still allowed as members of the Catholic Church?

[verga]

Sometimes you need a strong dose of the Law to make the heart recognize the strong message of the Gospel. Why are Pelosi and Kerry still allowed as members of the Catholic Church?

Seriously because some of the American Bishops are missing a set of brass ones.

[Aquinasfan]

Why are Pelosi and Kerry still allowed as members of the Catholic Church?

Weak and cowardly bishops. Some are even fellow-travelers. Yes, sad to say, Christians, even Christian leaders, can be weak and sinful.