Somebody isn't telling the truth
* Background is here if you need it. Springfield Bishop Thomas John Paprocki was asked today if he believed in the concept of separation of church and state. He said he did and said
This is not a case of the church trying to tell government officials what to do. Its not intended as a political statement, it is intended, in fact its being issued after the vote here because its a statement really talking about the integrity of what it means to be a Catholic.
* From Speaker Madigans statement
I was notified by Bishop Paprocki that if I permitted the House of Representatives to debate and pass the Reproductive Health Act, I would no longer be allowed to accept the sacrament of communion.
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Tribune
Madigan and Cullerton would be allowed to receive the church sacrament again in Springfield if they make a public statement and introduce legislation to repeal the recently passed abortion bill, the bishop said.
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