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Communion
sunday school
Nov. 21, 2021
Excluding Catholics From Communion Was Once the Norm U.S. bishops’ plan to discipline President Biden failed, but for centuries questions of “worthiness” kept laypeople from taking Communion.
By Ed Kilgore
catholicism
Nov. 17, 2021
Bishops Cave on Denying Communion to Pro-Choice Politicians Like Biden After Pope Francis repeatedly warned conservative bishops against politically weaponizing the sacrament of the Eucharist, they took the hint.
By Ed Kilgore
Bishops Try to Backpedal As Backlash to Attack on Biden Grows An upcoming statement aimed at denying communion to pro-choice Catholic politicians like the president is getting bad reviews in Rome and America.
By Ed Kilgore
Catholic Bishops Move Toward Denying Biden Communion Conservative bishops are trying to be more Catholic than the pope on enforcing opposition to abortion. A big fight is brewing.
By Ed Kilgore
Catholic Bishops Mull Communion Ban for Pro-Choice Politicians Like Joe Biden A formal ban is unlikely, but the conservative effort to nationalize decisions to deny communion on political grounds could have repercussions.
By Ed Kilgore
coronavirus
Mar. 12, 2020
The Coronavirus Is Testing Organized Religion Religious believers often look to faith communities for safety in times of danger. But what if that poses public heath dangers, too?
By Ed Kilgore
vision 2020
Dec. 24, 2019
Does Joe Biden’s Catholicism Matter? If elected, Biden would become just the second Catholic president. But his faith probably won’t greatly affect the odds he will win.
By Ed Kilgore
vision 2020
Oct. 29, 2019
By Ed Kilgore
kids these days
Dec. 19, 2011
How Many Diamonds Can You Fit on a 9-Year-Old’s First-Communion Dress? Find out in our video roundup of the best moments from My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas.
By Alex Rees
