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NY cardinal criticizes Giuliani for taking Communion
posted 12:38 pm Mon April 28, 2008 - NEW YORK
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New York Cardinal Edward Egan says Rudy Giuliani should not have received Holy Communion during the pope's visit because he supports abortion rights.Egan says he had "an understanding" with the former presidential candidate and New York mayor that he is not to receive the Eucharist. The Catholic church opposes abortion. The cardinal said Monday that Giuliani broke that understanding when he received the Eucharist during Pope Benedict XVI (web|news|bio) 's visit.
Egan says he will be seeking a meeting with Giuliani "to insist that he abide by our understanding."
Giuliani's spokesman says she is preparing a response.
Egan says he will be seeking a meeting with Giuliani "to insist that he abide by our understanding."
Giuliani's spokesman says she is preparing a response.
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