Catholic church gives politicians a choice
By: John Russell | Source: IRN NEWS
April 23, 2004 3:28PM EST
The message is short and to the point; you can not pretend to be a Catholic and be pro-abortion. The primary message of the Vatican’s announcement is that anyone knowingly engaged in grave sin can not take part in the sacrament of communion. In a statement to the press Friday Cardinal Francis Atinze reiterated the church’s stand that no Catholic politician can be a supporter of abortion and be part of the church community at the same time. The statement follows the position taken by Archbishop Raymond Burke of La Crosse Wis. Who has refused communion to pro-abortion politicians.
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