Cardinal George has determined that stopping pro-abortion speakers from appearing in Catholic Churches "would be a futile gesture and a waste of effort.
2/7/2003 3:07:00 PM
By Karl Maurer, Vice President and Treasurer -CATHOLIC CITIZENS OF ILLINOIS
Chicago Catholics are reacting with anger and shock over a press release by Cardinal George late Friday afternoon.
The release reads as follows:
"Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., learned from the news media that the Rev. Al Sharpton has been invited to speak at St. Sabina's on February 9 in the course of celebrating Black History Month. The Cardinal supports the celebration but does not approve of the invitation because of the Rev. Sharpton's present political candidacy and his pro-abortion stance."
"Since the homily at Mass is a liturgical action, the homilist is to be a bishop, priest or deacon. This is the normal sacramental discipline of the Catholic Church. Archdiocesan policy also respects the civil internal revenue laws prohibiting direct political campaigning during a worship service."
"The Cardinal believes, however, that making a case of this invitation at this time would be a futile gesture and a waste of effort."
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Local Catholics have responded to Cardinal George's decision with bitter disappointment.
Not only local Catholics, but many Catholics nationwide are more than disappointed at the lack of disciplinary measures being taken for the public shame and scandal that this priest causes.
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