Monday, October 18, 2004

Kerry said to be excommunicated

The current action could be significant as it could undercut the entire debate over denying Communion to pro-abortion politicians. An excommunicated Catholic may not receive any of the sacraments of the Church, including the Eucharist, marriage, and even Christian burial. The type of excommunication outlined in the new information is called latae sententiae, which means that it occurs automatically and does not require a formal pronouncement by any Church official.
I would certainly like to hear how Archbishop Burke views this from a canonical perspective...

Catholic World News Article.

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