Catholics are responding in a variety of ways to Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s decision not to admit Nancy Pelosi to Communion, from viewing it as a compassionate act to the “waging [of] a culture war.”
Cordileone notified the Speaker of the House of his decision May 19, and released letters to the priests and the laity of the Archdiocese of San Francisco explaining the act May 20.
Cordileone said on May 20 that the step was “purely pastoral, not political” and came only after Pelosi, D-Calif., who has described herself as a “devout Catholic,” repeatedly rebuffed his efforts to reach out to her to discuss her abortion advocacy.
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield in Illinois tweeted an earnest commendation of Cordileone’s decision, saying that “politicians who promote abortion should not receive holy Communion until they have repented, repaired scandal, and been reconciled to Christ and the Church.”
Bishop Robert Vasa of Santa Rosa said that he spoke to the pastor of St. Helena Catholic Church in St.Helena, a parish that Pelosi reportedly attends on occasion.
Vasa said, “I have visited with the pastor at St Helena and informed him that if the Archbishop prohibited someone from receiving Holy Communion then that restriction followed the person and that the pastor was not free to ignore it.”
“The new Canon (1379 §4) makes it clear that providing sacraments to someone prohibited from receiving them [has] its own possible penalties,” he said.
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver tweeted, “I support and commend my brother bishop, Archbishop Cordileone, for making this courageous, compassionate, and necessary decision.”
Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler tweeted, “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Archbishop Cordileone for loving Nancy Pelosi in the Truth of Jesus Christ!”
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln tweeted, “I support Archbishop Cordileone in his courageous pastoral outreach to a member of his flock. His actions are made as a shepherd with the heart of Christ.”
Jamie L. Manson, president of the abortion advocacy group Catholics for Choice, maintained that the archbishop “is waging a culture war that the bishops have already retreated from,” and claimed that Cordileone’s action is “extreme.”
Bishop Hying of Madison supported Cordileone, saying: “I fully support Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s prudent decision to recognize that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, has persistently taken public positions in support of legal abortion, contrary to her professed Catholic faith, choosing to separate herself from full communion with the Catholic Church, and therefore is not to present herself for the reception of Holy Communion in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.”
Hying said that “Cordileone’s public statement made it clear that this serious measure is ‘purely pastoral, not political’ in a further attempt ‘to help her understand the grave evil she is perpetrating, the scandal she is causing, and the danger to her own soul she is risking…'”
“This is not a decision that was made rashly, but rather one made after almost ten years of patient dialogue and repeated attempts at reconciliation with the congresswoman and the consistently held teachings of the Catholic Church,” Hying wrote. “Please join me in prayer for Speaker Pelosi, that she may embrace the sacred truth and dignity of the human person, formed in the womb, in the image of God.”
Lila Rose, head of Live Action, tweeted that “this is the kind of leadership we need” and that “allowing publicly unrepentant, pro-abortion politicians to receive the Eucharist is damaging to their own souls and the conscience of the nation.”
In a string of tweets, Brian Burch, President of CatholicVote, stated that “Catholics across America commend Archbishop Cordileone and his pastoral leadership in handling the scandal posed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. For too long Catholic public officials have created confusion and disunity by advocating for policies that destroy innocent human life – in direct contradiction of the teachings of the Catholic faith.
“The persistent disobedience of these public officials is a source of enormous sadness and scandal that begged for a response. The Church has no choice but to protect itself and to encourage all of its members to live in communion with its teachings.”
“For the sake of Speaker Pelosi and the rest of the flock in his charge, Archbishop Cordileone is right to call her to return to full communion with the Church. We hope and pray she will do so.”
Twitter user Rich Budd tweeted, “Pray for Nancy Pelosi’s conversion.” Another Twitter user, Mark Brown, said: “A Bishop doing what a bishop should…”
Another Twitter user, Craig de Aragón, tweeted, “Wow, +Cordileone has the heart of lion.” Twitter user Jeff Culbreath tweeted, “Thank you, Archbishop, for ending this scandal and caring for the souls of your flock. Including Speaker Pelosi’s.”
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Nancy Pelosi’s idea of being a devout Catholic, is being a without Catholic. The word Catholic means universal, not just the party line. Her idea of being purely pastoral, not political is to call and treat her followers like sheep, not voters whose wills are to rule her actions. Nancy has been drunk on power so long I’m sure she feels no need to partake in the wine of the holy sacraments. When she thinks of the Bread and the wine, it’s “where can I make more bread off the backs of the taxpayers, while I all they do is whine.” With Nancy there are no such things as God’s universal truths, just her truths that are reversable as the next opportunity to lie and get power.
IF she’s a devout catholic, i am a world body builder record holder..
Charles Atlas claimed he got sand kicked in his face by bullies as a kid on the beach which inspired him to build up his body. Nancy just got sand kicked into her Vaseline which is why the wheels of government grind to dust when she tries to grease them, which also causes her to squeak and screech when she walks and talks.
1 Corinthians 5:9-13 I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— 10 not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. 11 But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.
12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13 God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.”
Nancy just resents being in a position where she cannot have her own way and get whatever she wants whenever she demands it.
Let’s hope that Archbishop Cordileone has someone covering his back because Pelosi is just as evil as Hillary, they don’t like to lose, and neither one has trouble insuring that something bad happens to those that she thinks did her wrong.
Isaiah 40:31
” But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”,,,,,,They that wait on Nancy and her government will still be waiting when their American created hell on earth freezes over. God renews while Nancy eschews, having no clues to the news she miscues.
It’s funny how much of a stickler for the rules Nancy Pelosi is as Speaker of the House, as in the case of masks being worn and virtual sessions opposed to in person. As a member of the House she is expected to follow House rules as much as others and as Speaker to set an example. The Catholic Church has rules and beliefs, as do most denomination, my own Lutheran included, which members are expected to adhere to. Among Christians is the belief that life is sacred, a gift, not to be treated cheaply or inconsequential. The Church has been somewhat passive on the abortion issue because the Court had taken it out of the area of public prominence. This no longer true and the subject is now being placed in the hands of elected officials, where all such decisions should be made, who represent all the people not just the special interests.
The Church has a position and encourages members to follow it, it also has the duty to chastise and council those who differ, this is merely a cultural difference but one of theological significance. Archbishop Cordileone is tending to his flock lest they stray and become lost.
Does she really care? Doubt it as she puts up appearances (as a shepard) to appease her sheep (house democrats) who will follow her (lead/vote as she does). She believes she is holier tha thou.
>> Does she really care? <<
Without meaning to judge, I sincerely doubt she cares.
Hypocracy is alive and well in this country. This Archbishop found the courage to do the right thing. Pelosi is obviously “Catholic In Name Only”.
Jamie L. Manson, president of the abortion advocacy group Catholics for Choice, maintained that the archbishop “is waging a culture war that the bishops have already retreated from,”
Just because someone says they are a “devoted Catholic” does not necessarily make it so.
Just like not all churches are a “Church of God”.
True and False Disciples
Matthew 7:21-23
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
GOOD Catholics will agree with the Archbishop. Let’s hope he does not acquiesce to the backlash!
NOW, what about Joe Biden??