On the question of Catholic politicians, an international synod of bishops at the Vatican last month declared they have a grave responsibility to uphold church teachings. However, it set no strict rules on admitting them to Communion, saying bishops should exercise ``firmness and prudence'' in their local situations.Perhaps, the "Task Force" under the direction of Cardinal McCarrick can find out what "firmness and prudence" mean? Maybe from Kerry, Kennedy, Harkin, Durbin, Dodd, or any number of the American Life League's Deadly Dozen? This appears to be another in a long series of capitulations. It is precisely the Bishops who should be teaching and presenting the Truth to the politicians - not vice versa. One wonders what purpose it serves to "dialogue" with those who openly defy the Church all while scandalizing others by proudly receiving Holy Communion. Many have confirmed the fact that they oppose the Church in matters of faith and morals.
A bishops' task force led by Washington's Cardinal Theodore McCarrick plans to seek advice on this at meetings with Catholic Democrats and Republicans who were recommended by their local bishops. The bishops' headquarters declined to provide further details.
May God spare us from 'shepherds' who fail to protect their flocks!
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