[Alex Murphy]

In his writings, Francis wrote, “we should commit ourselves to ‘eucharistic coherence,’ that is, we should be conscious that people cannot receive holy communion and at the same time act or speak against the commandments, in particular when abortions, euthanasia, and other serious crimes against life and family are facilitated. This responsibility applies particularly to legislators, governors, and health professionals.”

Ping to see how/if he follows through on this.

[Rusty0604]

Good! Some of the lefties I know pounce on Republicans that are caught being hypocritical, and I wish the Democrats that are hypocrites could be treated the same.

[fwdude]

Can a pro-abortion “catholic” just go to confession before mass and “get right” long enough to take communion, and then go about their baby killing afterward?

[boatbums]

Ping to see how/if he follows through on this.

Yeah, I'll wait and see, too. LOTS of past popes have said the same thing but it seems nobody has the courage or power to effect change at the local level. The Pope may make such a statement as "No Communion for Pro-Abortion Politicians" and even do so ex cathedra making it officially the truth of the RCC and infallibly so (according to the criteria) but will that mean EVERY bishop and every priest MUST follow it or else? Or else what? We hear all the time about people excommunicating themselves if they don't believe and follow everything they are told to from the Pope, but how many people actually follow through? Shouldn't prominent pro-abortion Catholic politicians be publicly called out on this? Because, until they are and the people see the bite, all it will remain is nothing but bark.