I have no problem with the masses for Chavez or Kennedy or am being contentious with anyone. I am asking questions that’s all.
Politicians are not the only ones to separate what they profess from what they practice, it’s just much more public with them. You are correct about one thing, receiving the Sacraments does not signify repentance as St. Paul so notes when he says that one who partakes in the body and blood of Christ unworthily brings judgement upon themselves.
They were Catholics, therefore it is right and fitting that the Church should be mindful in praying for their souls and commending them to the mercy of God.
In context , by not effectually recognizing other members as part of the Body of Christ. But as correct intent is necessary on the part of the priest, and may be only assumed, this may give ocassion to doubt as to whether one had received the sacrament.