Who's behind Communion-denial? The bishops backing such efforts have a history of opposing Francis.

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      UNITED States
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      AQUILA, Samuel; CARR, John
    • Abstract:
      The article reports on the plan by U.S. bishops in June 2021 to deny communion to Catholic politicians who support pro-choice or abortion laws. Among the proponents of the plan are archbishops Samuel Aquila, Joseph Naumann and Thomas Olsmted. Also cited is the comment of former U.S. bishops policy advisor John Carr on the division among bishops on the issue.