Biden Receives Communion in Rome Amid Debate in US
President Joe Biden has received Communion at St. Patrick’s Church in Rome during Saturday Vigil Mass, a day after saying Pope Francis told him he should continue to partake in the sacrament.
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US Catholic Bishops OK Steps Toward Possible Rebuke of Biden
U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.
U.S. Catholic Bishops May Press Biden to Stop Taking Communion
The aim is to clarify the church’s stance on an issue that has repeatedly vexed the bishops.