Archbishop Cordileone Responds

Obviously upset about the U. S. Bishops’ decision to address the issue of Eucharistic coherence — i.e., the reception of the Eucharist by those who publicly reject Church teaching on major issues like abortion — 60 Catholic, Democrat members of Congress published what they called their “Statement of Principles.” The statement defended their public support for abortion, the murder of unborn children. 

Archbishop Salvatore. J. Cordileone of San Francisco is a fervent pro-life bishop who understands that support for abortion is totally incompatible with Catholic teaching. He therefore published a wonderful response to these members of Congress, a response all Catholics should read and take seriously. In his essay Archbishop Cordileone addresses every element of the statement made by these presumably Catholic legislators and refutes each with the truth of Catholic teaching.

Published in my favorite journal, First Things, you can access the archbishop’s essay here: A Response to the Statement of Principles. Please read what the Archbishop has to say, and if your representative supports abortion, be kind and send him or her a copy.