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  • Bishop's edict draws a strong reaction

    01/11/2004 10:08:33 AM PST · by Homer_J_Simpson · 40 replies · 212+ views
    AP ^ | 1/11/04 | Juliet Williams
    Bishop's edict draws a strong reaction By Juliet Williams Associated Press MILWAUKEE - A Roman Catholic bishop who waded into politics with a decree that lawmakers who support abortion rights can no longer receive Holy Communion has ignited a debate over the separation of church and state. Bishop Raymond Burke of La Crosse cited Vatican doctrine, canon law and teachings by the U.S. bishops in an announcement telling diocesan priests to withhold communion from such lawmakers until they ``publicly renounce'' their support of abortion rights. ``This is about as stark a decree to come down against Catholic politicians as we've...