Onus Is on Politicians, Says Seattle Prelate

SEATTLE, Washington, JULY 20, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Archbishop Alexander Brunett says he would not automatically deny Communion to pro-abortion Catholic politicians, but put the onus on them not to seek it in the first place.

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“Ministers of the Eucharist should not take it upon themselves to deny holy Communion to anyone who presents themselves,” Archbishop Brunett said in a statement Monday, the Seattle Times reported.

Rather, “pro-choice” Catholic politicians should talk to their priest or bishop about their views, he said. Those who continue to publicly oppose Catholic teachings should, as a matter of integrity, refrain from Communion and not force the Church’s hand, he added.

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