The former vice president and Catholic attended Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Florence on Sunday, but was denied Holy Communion by the church’s pastor Rev. Robert E. Morey, according to the South Carolina Morning News.
“Sadly, this past Sunday, I had to refuse Holy Communion to Former Vice President Joe Biden. Holy Communion signifies we are one with God, each other and the Church. Our actions should reflect that,” Morey told the newspaper in a statement.
“Any public figure who advocates for abortion places himself or herself outside of Church teaching.
“As a priest, it is my responsibility to minister to those souls entrusted to my care and I must do so even in the most difficult situations,” the statement continued. “I will keep Mr. Biden in my prayers.”
Christian evangelist Franklin Graham tweeted his support for Morey’s decision, saying:
“I applaud the fact that this priest did what he thought was right at the risk of possible public or political ire.”
Democratic presidential hopeful @JoeBiden was denied communion by a priest in SC over the weekend because of his pro-abortion stance. I applaud the fact that this priest did what he thought was right at the risk of possible public or political ire. 1/2 https://t.co/3UQgJSWpUw
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) October 29, 2019
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