April 20th, 2011-Controversial Barcelona Priest Not Excommunicated

In Barcelona local news there was a large controversy in the Catholic church circulating over a priest residing and preaching in Barcelona, Father Manuel Pousa. The priest had admitted previously to paying for two separate abortions which is very clearly against the Catholic religion. The question and controversy at stake was whether or not Father Pousa would face excommunication from the church for these acts. According to the statement and report issued by the Catholic church only those that actually assist in the implementation of abortion face excommunication. I chose this article/news story because it applies to me personally as I was raised Catholic and also because I found it interesting and was curious to see the decision of the church on this matter. Also I like how while it is a local Barcelona news story it is applicable across the globe as well since the Catholic church and all religions have followers in almost every country and continent. It is interesting and reassuring to know that your beliefs no matter what they may be can and will follow you everywhere you go throughout all of your travels.