Abortion and the Eucharist: What did the pope just say?

A Pillar Explainer

Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the airplane heading to Iraq, Friday, March 5, 2021. Andrew Medichini/Pool via REUTERS/Alamy

During the return flight from his recent trip to Hungary and Slovakia, Pope Francis on Wednesday fielded press questions on the issue of holy communion for Catholic politicians who promote legal protection for abortion.

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