Archbishop Burke Says No Communion for Pro-abortion Kerry Even If He Becomes President - 2/2/04

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2004/feb/04020205.html

Archbishop Raymond Burke continues to make waves with his stand regarding pro-abortion "Catholic" politicians. He is quoted in an article in today's online edition of the St Louis Post Dispatch stating that he would refuse John Kerry Holy Communion if he were to appear in the Archbishop's Communion line.

"I would have to admonish him not to present himself for Communion," said Burke. "I might give him a blessing or something," he said.

John Kerry is moving into the front of the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination and is a Catholic who has vociferously defended his pro-abortion stand.

The response from the Kerry Campaign team was unapologetic. Kim Molstre, a Kerry campaign spokeswoman, said Friday, "The archbishop has the right to deny Communion to whoever he wants, but Senator Kerry respectfully disagrees with him on the issue of choice."

[antigop]

1. And will Burke deny Communion to anyone in his line who supports the death penalty? n/t

[antigop]

2. And will Burke deny Communion to anyone in his line who does not support social justice? n/t

[NNN0LHI]

4. Or killing innocent Iraqis by the hundreds of thousands?

No thats OK.

Don

[antigop]

5. You beat me to it...that was next. n/t

[smokey nj]

9. Death penalty supporters get a pass.

[Oleladylib]

3. No, the arch bishop..is an AH...he does not have the right to deny...

what a absolute travesty...stupid male dominated church...and I'm a life long active Catholic...STUPID MALE DOMINATED CHURCH.

[midnight]

6. While participating as a Catholic, communion is probably

important, but Kerry can't allow the church to interfere with his duties as a Senator. The Church should realize we have a separation of powers.

[NNN0LHI]

7. Being denied communion is the same thing as excommunication

Yea its pretty important.

Don

[Preston120]

13. Kerry is in good company, They did the same thing to Martin Luther.

[napi21]

8. I think the Archbishop is posturing. Kerry along with many or even most

Catholics aren't "pro abortion"! Their position, as well as mine, is Government has no business interfearing with any decision women make about their reproduction. I'm certainly NOT "PRO ABORTION"! I personally would never have one, but I don't think MY OPINION should be forced on anyone.

The Archbishop has the right to his own opinion too, but he doesn't have the right to force them on everyone else.

[BlueIris]

10. God, I miss the good ole days. nt

[xchrom]

11. does he support women becoming priests -- if not then he should

stop baptising them.

[Johonny]

12. How about denying them tax exempt status!!!