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Pope Challenges Pelosi's Abortion Stance

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

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Pope Benedict XVI tells the House Speaker during their Vatican meeting Wednesday that Catholic politicians are required to work to outlaw abortion.

Pelosi, who considers herself an “ardent” Catholic, is a vocal supporter of abortion rights.

Read the pope's statement here, Pelosi's here.

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