Pope Francis on communion for 'controversial' Catholic politicians: Eucharist isn't 'prize for the perfect'
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Pope Francis has cautioned bishops about wading into politics as U.S. bishops question whether or not to deny communion to pro-choice politicians such as President Biden.
"I have never refused the eucharist to anyone," the pope said, noting that he did not recall a time when a politician stood staunchly against abortion and came to him for communion.
The point he stressed was that bishops should be pastors, not politicians, according to The New York Times. He referred to communion as "a gift" and not "a prize for the perfect."
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