Pope tells Argentine Bishops to use doc restricting communion for pro-aborts

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VATICAN CITY, May 3, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - In a letter to the Bishops of Argentina sent in late March, Pope Francis directed Argentina’s Bishops to govern the Church there following the Aparecida Document.
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Although the letter did receive some media attention, few outlets mentioned the stress Pope Francis placed on the Aparedica document. In the letter, the Pope urged the Argentine Assembly of Bishops to use the Aparecida document as their framework. “These are the guidelines we need for this time in history,” he said.
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The Aparecida document was first presented in 2007 by then-Cardinal Bergoglio – now Pope Francis – on behalf of the bishops of Latin America. The document made a very clear statement regarding the consequences of supporting abortion - disallowing holy communion for anyone who facilitates an abortion, including politicians.
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The text states in paragraph 436 that “we should commit ourselves to ‘eucharistic coherence’, that is, we should be conscious that people cannot receive holy communion and at the same time act or speak against the commandments, in particular when abortion, euthanasia, and other serious crimes against life and family are facilitated. This responsibility applies particularly to legislators, governors, and health professionals.”
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Pro-life activists were thrilled at the election of Pope Francis given his strong defence of life as Archbishop of Buenos Aires. His decision to bless a child-in-the-womb as one of his first public acts, was also a great sign of hope. Last month, Pope Francis’ Good Friday Stations of the Cross included prayers for conversion for those who promote abortion and euthanasia.
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Good to see. I hope this is a sign of things to come.
 
I wonder when American Bishops and Cardinals will follow this rule? The only one I ever heard about was the Bishop in Kansas that refused the Sacraments to Sibelius, when she, as Governor of Kansas, supported abortion…She has since authored the Obamacare abortion and contraception policies and forced them on all of us, and she still proclaims herself as a Catholic. I guess she must be of the cafeteria faction. To my knowledge, no other Bishop has denied her the Sacraments, even though she is now resident in the D.C. area. I do not know if she is a church goer.
 
So does this mean American bishops must also follow this framework and restrict communion for politicians like Biden and Pelosi? I think Sibelius already is supposed to be denied communion by order of her bishop. But a global requirement of restricting politicians from communion who openly facilitate abortion through the legislative process would go a long way.

It would also put a stop to the equivocation by some individuals regarding how we might not know the whole truth about the person or whatever. There would be no room to let is slide.
 
Fantastic. Can he photocopy that same letter and send it to the US?? It is a difficult situation for a priest to deny someone communion, but if this issue were given more press, it might dissuade pro-abortion politicians from getting in the communion line in the first place.

Ultimately, I hope those who fall into the “no-communion” category won’t leave the Church, but rather realize the gravity of these position and repent.
 
The document made a very clear statement regarding the consequences of supporting abortion - disallowing holy communion for anyone who facilitates an abortion, including politicians.
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Doesn’t Canon Law already excommunicate such people? Which means communion is completely out of the question, bishop or no bishop.
 
OK. I need some clarification before I get too giddy about this. 😃 It sounds great, but I’m cautiously optimistic.

Is this the Pope saying this as Pope or as Cardinal before becoming Pope? Also, isn’t this the same quote we have seen in the media before? :

‘We must adhere to “eucharistic coherence,” that is, be
conscious that they cannot receive holy communion and at the same time act with
deeds or words against the commandments, particularly when abortion,
euthanasia, and other grave crimes against life and family are encouraged. This
responsibility weighs particularly over legislators, heads of governments, and
health professionals.’

If so, how is this necessarily making sure that bishops do not allow politicians to receive holy communion? If it is the Pope who said this as Pope is he requiring the bishops to follow this or is he “urging” or “encouraging” them to do so. And of course, last but not least, why just the bishops in Latin America? What about all of the bishops throughout the world?
 
Lucky7 said:
OK. I need some clarification before I get too giddy about this. 😃 It sounds great, but I’m cautiously optimistic.

Is this the Pope saying this as Pope or as Cardinal before becoming Pope? Also, isn’t this the same quote we have seen in the media before? :

‘We must adhere to “eucharistic coherence,” that is, be
conscious that they cannot receive holy communion and at the same time act with
deeds or words against the commandments, particularly when abortion,
euthanasia, and other grave crimes against life and family are encouraged. This
responsibility weighs particularly over legislators, heads of governments, and
health professionals.’

If so, how is this necessarily making sure that bishops do not allow politicians to receive holy communion? If it is the Pope who said this as Pope is he requiring the bishops to follow this or is he “urging” or “encouraging” them to do so. And of course, last but not least, why just the bishops in Latin America? What about all of the bishops throughout the world?
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The original document was written well before Francis became Pope. The letter re-emphasizing the document was written since the beginning of his pontificate.
 
jwinch2 said:
The original document was written well before Francis became Pope. The letter re-emphasizing the document was written since the beginning of his pontificate.
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But, again, the article states that the Pope “urged” the bishops to follow the document. Urging still does not = requiring. I hope this is the beginning of further requirements on this matter for all bishops (however a Pope can make that happen).
 
Lucky7 said:
I would love to see the English translation if there is one (I doubt it).
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Bing Translate worked fairly well for me. Its a bit buggy, but you can get the main points. The letter mentioned the document by saying something to the effect of it “being the thing we need at this time”. The rest of the letter was similar to one of his homilies about the Church needing to go out into the world.
 
jwinch2 said:
YPerhaps the Holy Father will provide some clear guidance on the issue.
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I hope you’re right, especially provide guidance to the English-speaking countries, where strangely enough (or at least it seems that way) almost everyone receives or feels forced to receive. Unlike the half of Hispanic or Polish congregations who do not present themselves for communion. I feel too much arrogance on the part of the Anglophones is part of the problem.
 
ProVobis said:
I hope you’re right, especially provide guidance to the English-speaking countries, where strangely enough (or at least it seems that way) almost everyone receives or feels forced to receive. Unlike the half of Hispanic or Polish congregations who do not present themselves for communion. I feel too much arrogance on the part of the Anglophones is part of the problem.
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Perhaps. To me it is more of an issue of too infrequent reception of the Sacrament of Confession than it is too frequent reception of the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Throughout the Tradition of the Church, frequent reception of Holy Communion has been encouraged.

Some direct and frankly, blunt, guidance on the issue of abortion supporting politicians and Catholics who vote for them would be welcome indeed.
 
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