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Cardinal Ladaria’s Letter on Reception of Communion: An Explainer

The U.S. bishops are examining reception of the Body and Blood of Christ by those who oppose Church teaching, and the CDF has weighed in.

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith prefect’s May 7 letter offers guidance for the discussion the U.S. bishops intend to have on the issue in June and counsels caution on several grounds.