Controversy over Communion in the Catholic Church goes back some 2,000 years
- Written by Mathew Schmalz, Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
When Pope John Paul II was beatified, Zimbabwe's ruler, Robert Mugabe, was in attendance and given Communion.Franco Origlia/Getty ImagesThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently approved drafting a document on receiving Communion in the Catholic Church. It will include a section regarding standards for politicians and public...
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