When U.S. Catholic bishops convene virtually for a national meeting Wednesday, they will be divided ideologically as well as physically. They’re split over whether to press ahead with an initiative that could — at least implicitly — rebuke President Joe Biden for receiving Communion while supporting abortion rights.
For a body that strives to appear unified and fraternal, it’s a highly contentious issue, testing the extent to which the U.S.
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