By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A female Anglican priest in Canada has officially apologized for giving communion to a dog, an episode that has come to symbolize the ever-growing theological rift between traditional and liberal Anglicans.
Tag Archives: Communion
Sec. Sebelius Dodges Questions about Abortion and Communion
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), who is pro-choice and Catholic, dodged questions about whether or not she believes abortion should be included in health care reform, and if she continues to take Communion after being told to refrain from the Sacrament by her hometown bishop.
Vatican Official Says Denying Communion to Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians is “Charity in Truth”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In a recent interview, the head of the Vatican’s liturgical office, Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera, reminded US bishops about their responsibility to pro-abortion Catholic politicians, saying that withholding Communion from those who are in a state of serious sin is an act of charity meant for the person’s spiritual salvation.
Archbishop Gives Communion to Protestant Prime Minister
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A scandal is gripping the Catholic Church in Canada after Archbishop Andre Richard of the Moncton Archdiocese gave communion to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a protestant, at a funeral last week. Even more disturbing are eyewitness accounts saying Harper put the host in his pocket rather than consume it.
Speaker Pelosi Meets With San Francisco Archbishop
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Months after she promised to meet with San Francisco Archbishop George Niederauer regarding comments she made on national television about the Church’s position on when life begins, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi finally made good on her word.
Biden Applauded After Receiving Communion
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
In spite of his pro-abortion position and publicly displayed ignorance of Catholicism, Vice President Joe Biden was applauded at Mass on Sunday just after receiving communion.
Pelosi Invited to Talk with Archbishop
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been invited by her hometown archbishop to discuss her erroneous views of the Church’s position on abortion.
