[Land of the Irish]

Mentioning specific names is an absolute no-no.

Not for me.

Archbishop Sean O'Malley not only invited pro-aborts Ted Kennedy and John Kerry (the current frontrunner for the Democratic nomination) to his installation Mass; but he passively watched as Kerry received Holy Communion.

How many "Catholics" in Massachusetts do you think, now, have no problem voting for Kerry (or Kennedy, as they have always done) as a result of his lack of leadership?

[sinkspur]

Not for me.

You're not a representative of the Church.

I don't want bishops endorsing or railing against specific named candidates. It's a cheapening of their mission.

[sinkspur]

How many "Catholics" in Massachusetts do you think, now, have no problem voting for Kerry (or Kennedy, as they have always done) as a result of his lack of leadership?

I would wager major coin that there would be a major backlash if the Archbishop of Boston endorsed or condemned a candidate. Catholics in Massachusetts would support Kerry even MORE.

That's why I hope O'Malley does not imitate Burke in denying the Eucharist to Kerry before the election; he would likely cause Bush to lose lots of votes in a backlash.

[Aquinasfan]

How many "Catholics" in Massachusetts do you think, now, have no problem voting for Kerry (or Kennedy, as they have always done) as a result of his lack of leadership?

Countless numbers. I live here. I see it. It's sickening. I'm very disappointed with the new bishop.