And the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops had gathered virtually for a meeting amid a growing push by conservative bishops to withhold one of Christianity’s holiest rites from the man about to occupy the Oval Office. A move by the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops could lay the groundwork for the president being denied Communion. (Christina House / For The Times)AdvertisementFather Garcia said the archbishop’s leadership style was often guided by his focus on upholding church doctrine. San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone recently released a pastoral letter on abortion, Communion and Catholics in public life. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)Among the archbishop’s supporters is Frida Plata, a high school senior in Cypress and a devout Catholic.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 09, 2021 12:56 UTC