Holy Communion and Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

May 21, 2021 • 00:48:44
Holy Communion and Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
Crisis Point
Holy Communion and Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

May 21 2021 | 00:48:44

/

Hosted By

Eric Sammons

Show Notes

Crisis Magazine Editor-in-Chief Eric Sammons interviews Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco about his recent pastoral letter "Before I Formed You in the Womb, I Knew You."

They discuss:

• Why His Excellency wrote the letter.
• The grave evil of abortion.
• Understanding the various levels of cooperation in evil.
• The principles involved in denying a public official Holy Communion.
• The case of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
• Disagreements among bishops about this issue.
• The frustration from lay Catholics about the perceived inaction from bishops.
• And more!

The letter: https://sfarchdiocese.org/inthewomb

Support the show (https://www.crisismagazine.com/support)

Other Episodes

Episode

June 18, 2021 • 00:56:12
Episode Cover

Why is the Vatican Silent? with Jason Jones

Eric Sammons talks with Jason Jones, a film producer, author, activist, and human rights worker. They discuss the plight of many of the vulnerable...

Listen

Episode

October 28, 2025 • 00:40:16
Episode Cover

The Morality of Food Stamps

With the threat of the food stamp program being temporarily halted for 40+ million Americans, it would be useful to explore the program's morality,...

Listen

Episode

September 29, 2026 • 00:49:28
Episode Cover

Does the GOP Deserve Our Support in the Midterms?

Many disaffected Trump voters are considering sitting out the 2026 midterm election. Is that justifiable? Can Catholics sit out this election? Should they?

Listen