Cardinal O'Connor pushes excommunication threat to pro abortion officials
Cardinal John O'Connor calls for Catholic public officials who support abortion to face excommunication in a Catholic New York report. Governor Mario Cuomo rejects the approach saying the stance is disconcerting but will not change policy. Civil libertarians warn of potential anti Catholic backlash at the polls.
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Catholic Politicians Stand Firm On Abortion Rights
Several prominent Roman Catholic politicians say they will not alter their support for abortion rights despite John O Connors threat of excommunication. New York Governor Mario Cuomo reacts with concern though aligns with church warnings. In Michigan a Grand Rapids diocese weighs excommunication of Democratic Senate candidate Jo McLachlan over pro choice views.
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