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Fr. Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican's press office

Vatican City, Apr 15, 2009 / 12:45 pm (CNA).- The Director of the Vatican’s press office, Fr. Federico Lombardi denied press reports on Wednesday that the Vatican has rejected the candidacy of Caroline Kennedy for the job of U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.

“We have not received candidates for the position of new US Ambassador to the Holy See, and therefore it is not true that (Kennedy) has been rejected,” Fr. Lombardi said when he was asked to comment on a story published by the Italian newspaper “Il Giornale,” which is usually well informed on Vatican affairs.

Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, supported Obama’s candidacy during his bid for the presidency. She defines herself as a “pro-choice devout Catholic.” She is a strong supporter of abortion and is opposed to any kind of restrictions such as parental notification.

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Published by: John G
milwaukee, WI 04/21/2009 09:12 AM EST

One of the first rules instituted by our Church was that laity must not discuss doctrine; here, we see why. For a layperson to suggest that another not present his-or-herself for Communion seems vicious. It were better to refuse to break bread with the unrepentant, than to doubt that one's prayers for the conversion of others have not been answered...for one can never be sure what miracles happen from day to day. Catholics seem, to me, angry these days, and I can't see why. Church is for sinners...invite, invite, invite, and deal with the challenges.

Published by: tony
orefield, pa. 04/20/2009 01:41 PM EST

Caroline Kennedy and others do not know "What it means to be Catholic".

Published by: Jeanne Broderick
Brunswick Maine 04/18/2009 06:25 PM EST

Her famous President
father would be deeply
embarrassed and ashamed
of her, not to mention her devout grandmother,
Rose Kennedy! Caroline is an embarrasment!

Published by: kevin burke
los angeles 04/18/2009 02:05 PM EST

Abortion supporters who call themselves "Roman Catholics" do not have the Holy Spirit's infused wisdom to understand how repugnant abortion is to the Holy Trinity. Ms. Kennedy cannot flaunt Church teaching about abortion and yet call herself devout. More importantly as another blogger so cleverly noted, she cannot recieve communion if she supports this heinous crime politically, financially or publicly according to Church law. Consequently, any consider4ation of her candidacy is anathema. Furthermore, it was disclosed by several prominent media sources that she abruptly quit her quest for the New York Senate seat because of the leakage of her alleged affair with New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger. This also would need to be vetted as well.

Published by: Frances Boudreaux
Hot Springs Village Arkansas 04/16/2009 08:58 PM EST

"pro abortion, devout Catholic"---an oxy moron

Published by: Lucy Holguin
McKinney, TX, USA 04/16/2009 11:42 AM EST

One cannot be a "devout" Catholic and be pro-abortion.

Published by: Lois Emsweller
Columbus, Oh. 04/16/2009 11:22 AM EST

How can she possibly be catholic and believe in abortion'''''

Published by: linda
England 04/16/2009 10:57 AM EST

We'd rather have no Ambassador than a pro-'choice' ambassador!

Published by: Bob Lamond
Fairfax, VA 04/16/2009 06:33 AM EST

Part of this is the Church's own fault. Until our Priests, Bishops and Archbishops are willing to deny "Catholics" such as Ms. Kennedy from participating in Communion or allowing themselves to even be identified as "devout" Catholics, then we will continue to have the Kennedy's, Pelosi's and Sebelius's of the world.

Published by: Augustine Muwotcha
Malawi 04/16/2009 03:16 AM EST

Thats a welcome development from the Vatican.We were wondering as to why the Holy See was associating itself on US affairs.

Published by: Robert J. Rogers
Centennial/CO/USA 04/15/2009 04:00 PM EST

05/09/2007 - Pope Benedict politicians they risked excommunication from the Church and should not receive communion if they support abortion.

Under Church law, someone who knowingly does or backs something which the Church considers a grave sin, such as abortion, inflicts what is known as "automatic excommunication" on themselves.

The Pope said parliamentarians who vote in favor of abortion have "doubts about the value of life and the beauty of life and even a doubt about the future".

You CANNOT be pro-abortion rights and be in communion with the Catholic Church, not in the past, not now, not ever.

There is no such thing as a "pro-choice devout Catholic". It is a contradiction and outrageously arrogant statement by Ms. Kennedy.

Do your homework Ms. Kennedy, you should NOT even be presenting yourself for Holy Communion!

Published by: BOB
MIAMI, FL 04/15/2009 02:54 PM EST

"DEVOUT CATHOLICS", WHO DIED AND APPOINTED THEM GOD? ONLY GOD HAS THE WISDOM TO KNOW WHO SHOULD LIVE AND WHO SHOULD DIE.

Published by: Dennis
Green Bay WI USA 04/15/2009 01:05 PM EST

Too bad the report wasn't true. You can't be a "pro-choice" Catholic.

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