Catholics Feel Rift in Abortion Debate ; Gap Between Church, State Leaders Grows

The Record, Bergen County, NJ › May 10, 2004

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For some, the choice is considered personal. For others there are no exceptions to the rules.

Catholics in North Jersey weighed in on the growing tension between their church and state politicians on Sunday after Newark Archbishop John J. Myers said Catholics who support abortion rights should not receive Holy Communion.

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Catholics Feel Rift in Abortion Debate ; Gap Between Church, State Leaders Grows

While Myers' pastoral statement was aimed at all Catholics, it put considerable pressure on politicians such as Governor McGreevey, a lifelong Catholic who is staunchly pro-choice. McGreevey announced last...

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