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Despite a directive from the Vatican itself John Kerry was able to receive communion at Boston's Paulist Center, a church he attends regularly.

From The Associated Press:

Kerry took communion during the 6 p.m. mass at Boston's Paulist Center, where campaign spokesman David Wade said the candidate regularly worships. The church is close to the Beacon Hill home Kerry shares with his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry.

"We're following the directive of our archdiocese," said Father Joe Ciccone, who gave Kerry the Eucharist. "They have said we should give him communion."

The Paulist Center attracts Catholics uncomfortable with some of the Vatican's orthodox teachings or who otherwise feel alienated from the Roman Catholic Church.

The congregation includes gay couples, whose adopted children are baptized there, unlike in some other Boston parishes. In November, its leaders refused to read aloud during Mass from a letter opposing gay marriage, as requested by the Massachusetts bishops.

So its not like this church is a real Catholic church. They call themselves Catholics but they don't follow much of the Catholic doctrine. A review of their website makes it pretty clear that they aren't officially affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. To use their words:

The Paulist Center is a worship community of Christians in the Roman Catholic tradition in Boston, Massachusetts.

But so what. This country has freedom of religion, I'm glad to see Kerry had nerve enough to practice it. To be honest, I think this is the first time I've ever seen Kerry show some spine. Too bad the reason he's taking a stand is so despicable.

Kerry has criticized the war in Iraq yet his policies move more toward Bush's every day. He likes to talk about saving the environment but fuel conservation is apparently only for us common folk in Kerry's mind. But when it comes to killing unborn children Kerry takes a stand.

Hey, at least we've found an issue he's firm on.