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I chuckle when anyone asserts that the reason the Catholic Church doesn't excommunicate, say, Nancy Pelosi, is “money”. About 25% of Americans identify themselves as “Catholic”. Of that group, I'd assert that only 30% are formally connected to a Catholic church, meaning only 30% are registered at a parish or at least go to church once a month or more. Of that 30%, only about 50% regularly give money. And of that 50%, I'd say only 10% donate monthly at least as much as they pay for cable TV every month. So, just what “money” do the bishops worry about when they don't excommunicate Nancy Pelosi? The people who would be outraged if Nancy Pelosi were excommunicated currently donate ZERO to the Catholic Church.