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Eucharistic coherence

Pastoral prohibition: How these bishops dealt with politicians and abortion

News: 'Eucharistic coherence'

The Pillar
Sep 20, 2021
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Bishop Thomas Paprocki. Credit: Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

Bishops should work pastorally with Catholics, including pro-choice politicians, who are unable to receive the Eucharist, Pope Francis told reporters last week. They should remain close, compassionate, and tender, the pope said, recognizing that some Catholics “cannot receive Communion,”…

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