It Worked for Michael When He Had Dinner With Sollozzo . . .

In a move likely to stoke more controversy about whether Catholic politicians who support abortion rights are in line with the church, Pope Benedict XVI has granted an audience to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

In April, Pelosi received Communion in a service during the Pope’s visit to Washington, though she did not receive it directly from the Pope. She said she felt very comfortable taking communion during the mass, despite her difference

"Communion is the body of the people of the church coming together," Pelosi said at her weekly news conference after returning from the mass. "I feel very much a part of that."

Thanks to LLoyd.