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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