Bishops tell Colorado lawmakers who support abortion to "refrain" from communion

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Catholic bishops from Colorado ask Catholic lawmakers who voted for abortion rights to refrain from Holy Communion. The Reproductive Health Equity Act was signed into law on April 4. The legislation prohibits state and local public entities from denying an individual's right to use or refuse contraception. In 1967, Colorado became the first state to decriminalize abortion.

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Colorado bishops ask lawmakers who support abortion rights to refrain from Communion

Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila leaves the altar after delivering Easter Mass during a broadcast of services because of the new coronavirus Sunday, April 12, 2020, in Denver. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski/APColorado bishops ask…

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Newsweek

Colorado bishops say pro-choice lawmakers shouldn't ask for communion

Catholic bishops said those who voted for the pro-choice law had demonstrated "morally bankrupt logic."

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Inforum

Former Fargo bishop asks Colorado Catholic lawmakers to refrain from Communion after abortion vote

Colorado legislation prohibits state and local entities from denying the right to continue with a pregnancy or have an abortion. It also allows an individual the right to use or refuse contraception.

4 months ago·Fargo, United States

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The Epoch Times

Colorado Bishops Call for Pro-Abortion Officials Not to Receive Communion

The Catholic Archbishop of Denver and three fellow religious leaders in Colorado have written an open letter urging ...

4 months ago·New York, United States

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Denver 7 News

Colorado lawmakers who voted for abortion bill should not take communion, Catholic bishops say

The Colorado Catholic Conference representing Colorado bishops sent a letter to state lawmakers who voted for an abortion bill to voluntarily not take communion until they publicly repent and receive forgiveness through confession.The Colorado Legislature passed HB22-1279 in March and it was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis in April. The law, dubbed the Reproductive Health Equity Act, codifies the right to get an abortion without g…

4 months ago·Denver, United States

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