期刊名称：Alpha Omega : rivista di filosofia e teologia dell'Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum
出版年度：2004
卷号：VII
期号：3
出版社：Athenaeum Pontificium Regina Apostolorum
摘要：The Code of Canon Law stipulates certain situations when persons «are not to be admitted to Holy Communion» (can. 915). One category of persons not to be admitted to Communion are those who «obstinately persist in manifest grave sin.» A variety of factors, including the appearance of a Catholic, pro-abortion candidate for the presidency of the United States, have stimulated much open debate regarding the application of the canon to unambiguously pro-abortion legislators who profess to be Catholic and wish to approach the sacrament of the Eucharist. Bishops themselves have often been divided on the issue. This article sets forth and clarifies the relevant canonical, moral and pastoral considerations involved in evaluating whether or not to deny Holy Communion to Catholic, pro-abortion legislators.
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