Bloodless Coup

And while the church appears largely to come down against denying communion for such political views, I still can't help but ask of any priest who would be so bold in defiance of such teachings: Would he deny communion, as well, to a supporter of the death penalty?

I don't deny Catholics the right to be as hateful and weird and exclusive as they want to be. I only ask that they be consistent. If the Pope is it, then the death penalty's out, end of story. See also: Unprovoked and feckless wars that kill mountains of civilians to no clear end.

Ditto Moon. I'm also glad to read something by a Catholic that illustrates why other Catholics should be concerned with social justice issues rather than just the a-word.