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Biden Says He Doubts U.S. Bishops Will Deny Him Communion

  • U.S. Catholic bishops voted Friday to make guidelines
  • Vatican has warned U.S. bishops not to deny sacrament to Biden
Joe Biden and Jill Biden attend services St. Matthew’s in Washington, D.C., on the morning of his inauguration.

Joe Biden and Jill Biden attend services St. Matthew’s in Washington, D.C., on the morning of his inauguration.

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President Joe Biden said he doesn’t believe U.S. Catholic bishops will adopt a policy denying him communion.

“That’s a private matter and I don’t think that’s going to happen,” Biden told reporters Friday at the White House.