Now lets watch and see if anything is done here. My money says NO! It has been this way for a hundred years. IMO, it's why the church is disintegrating before our eyes.
Now I will wait for the obligatory "Catholic basher" flames. Everyone seems more interested in covering up the church's shortcomings than discussing them. The church government won't confront open sin in the pew in fear of running someone off that may tithe. I think Kennedy proved that. I bet Pelosi gives a pretty penny to her Parish.
I feel the same frustration you do. It is part of the reason I left the church. As to the question of not letting biden and pelosi take communion; that would have set up precedent what will happen to people who not only sin by making evil laws, but lead others into sin. My guess is that the new pope wanted to start in peace. Like all parents do, you lay down the rules and then enforce them. Hopefully he will make it clear who can and cannot take communion and then enforce it. That is my prayer.
I was angry at the church a long time because of many things. Today I realize no church has it all right. I don't believe in many of the Catholic Churches beliefs, but they believe in the Trinity and other things I do believe in. I have friends who today have bibles and go to Catholic bible study. The church is changing and I know my friends are right with God according to scripture. The Christian and Catholic Churches are under attack and we better stick together. It will strengthen us to be as one even with our differences. My parents church is Assembly of God and I don't share many of their beliefs, but I know they are right with God by their testimony and actions.