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Catholic bishops from Colorado are asking lawmakers who voted for a recent pro-abortion law to\u00a0<\/span>\u201cvoluntarily refrain from Holy Communion,\u201d according to an open letter signed June 6.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>abortion bill<\/span><\/a> referenced by the bishops is the Reproductive Health Equity Act, signed into law on April 4. The law\u00a0<\/span>created<\/span><\/a> a \u201cfundamental right\u201d to abortion in the state, stripping every preborn human being from fertilization until birth of his or her human right to life.\u00a0<\/span>The letter was signed by Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila, Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez, Pueblo Bishop Stephen Berb, and Colorado Springs Bishop James Golka.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cVoting for RHEA was participating in a gravely sinful action because it facilitates the killing of innocent unborn babies, and those Catholic politicians who have done so have very likely placed themselves outside of the communion of the Church,\u201d the bishops <\/span>wrote<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They continued, \u201cUntil public repentance takes place and sacramental absolution is received in Confession, we ask that those Catholic legislators who live or worship in Colorado and who have voted for RHEA, to voluntarily refrain from receiving Holy Communion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In the letter, the bishops praised the strong show of support against the legislation. They noted that over 350 people testified against RHEA in the House and more than 215 testified against it in the Senate. Tragically, the bill <\/span>passed<\/span><\/a> the state Senate on March 23 by a vote of 20-15 and was signed into law in early April by Colorado Governor Jared Polis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The bishops mourned the fact that the extreme pro-abortion bill received the support of some Catholic legislators, despite the fact that the Catholic Church is clear and unwavering in its opposition to abortion. The Catechism of the Catholic Church <\/span>states<\/span><\/a>, \u201cSince the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The bishops said the request was not one they made \u201clightly.\u201d They also noted that the burden of deciding whether to receive Communion rests not on \u201cthe shoulders of priests, deacons or lay Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist,\u201d but \u201cupon the consciences and souls of those politicians who have chosen to support this evil and unjust law.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are always willing to engage in conversation with any Catholic politician to whom this applies, and we want you to know that we regularly pray for all who hold public office,\u201d they stated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Catholic Church <\/span>reaffirmed<\/span><\/a> the importance of the Eucharist (Communion) last year when the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a new document on the Eucharist. The bishops did not explicitly mention whether pro-abortion politicians should be refused Communion, but they did explain why Catholics should not receive the Eucharist when in a state of mortal sin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In their letter, the Colorado bishops noted that receiving Communion in the state of mortal sin is \u201ca failure to show the reverence due to the sacred Body and Blood of Christ.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Some bishops have barred Catholic politicians from receiving Communion. In April, Salvatore Cordileone, the Archbishop of San Francisco, issued a <\/span>public notification<\/span><\/a> to Nancy Pelosi \u2014 who claims to be a devout Catholic while also supporting abortion \u2014 asking her to either stop advocating for abortion, or stop mentioning her Catholic faith. She did neither, prompting the archbishop to <\/span>ban<\/span><\/a> her from receiving Communion. Pelosi is just one of <\/span>several<\/span><\/a> pro-abortion Catholic politicians banned by certain Church officials from receiving Communion for supporting abortion.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the possibility of the overturning of\u00a0<\/span>Roe v. Wade<\/span><\/i>\u00a0looming ahead, now more than ever it is critical that Catholic lawmakers defend the right to life of our nation\u2019s preborn children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Catholic bishops from Colorado are asking lawmakers who voted for a recent pro-abortion law to\u00a0\u201cvoluntarily refrain from Holy Communion,\u201d according to an open letter signed June 6. The abortion bill referenced by the bishops is the Reproductive Health Equity Act, signed into law on April 4. 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