[gcruse]

he can no longer publicly identify himself as a member of the Catholic Church.

I guess he can in the privacy of his bedroom, though,
as long as he's with a consenting adult.  Or does the Vatican
want to get into the Supreme Court's bailiwick, too?

[9999lakes]

I'm in favor of this move, but why did it take so long?

Is it possible they know someting we don't? Like Daschle leaving office?