US Catholic Bishops Ok Steps Toward Possible Rebuke of Politicians for Supporting Abortion Rights
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On Friday, U.S. Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many hope will rebuke Catholic politicians for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights. While left-leaning articles highlight that bishops who spoke at the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Doctrine made clear the political subtext, right-leaning articles highlight that archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City criticized Biden for his abortion policies.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that bishops who spoke at the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Doctrine made clear the political subtext, with multiple clerics specifically referencing Biden. Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City criticized Biden for his abortion policies.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting that the result of the vote was announced near the end of a three-day meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The result of the vote was 168 in favor and 55 against.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Biden seemingly cast doubt on whether the language on the document would be formalized. Although Biden personally opposes abortion, he’s taken several actions during his presidency that were hailed by abortion rights activists.
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