[Polycarp IV]

Pope John Paul II (Nov. 1980, Germany): “There is an apostolic letter that the existence of this special permission is valid. But I tell you, that I am not in favor of it..... neither will I recommend it!”

Also said, “I did not revoke what one of my predecessors has said about this….Hear, my dear priests and my dear brothers and sisters, only Communion on the tongue and kneeling is allowed. I say this to you as your bishop!”

Pope John Paul II gives Communion only on the tongue in his private Masses at the Vatican. Concelebrating priests are told to do the same. He also had a sign posted on St Peter’s Basilica specifying that all priests who celebrate Mass in St Peter’s are to give Communion on the tongue.

[St.Chuck]

But I tell you, that I am not in favor of it.....

The pope must have bought into the sophmoric arguements of Mother Theresa and Fr. Hardon. :o)

[sinkspur]

LOL!! But in his most public Masses, involving thousands of people in person and millions on television, JPII gave in the hand when he was able to those who chose it.

So?