It looks like, after Cardinal Edward Egan's public blast at New York Mayor Rudolf Giuiliani for taking Communion at St. Patrick's Cathedral against the cardinal's orders, another politician is being told to stay away from the altar. Read here for Kansas Archbishop Joseph's Naumann's orders to Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to not take Communion because of her consistent pro-abortion votes. This just came out in the The Leaven, the archdiocesan newspaper.

So, are other bishops going to get into the act regarding some of the better-known politicians who took Communion during some of the papal Masses last month? We have already listed Senators Ted Kennedy, John Kerry and Chris Dodd, along with House Majority Speaker Nancy Pelosi as having partook at the April 17 Nationals stadium Mass despite their consistent pro-choice votes over the years.

And now a possible headache for Portland, Me., Bishop Joseph Malone: We now have a photo of *another* pro-choice politician who seated in the front row of the VIP section during the Mass. Our source, who had a birds-eye view of the area, says that row emptied out as people lined up to take the sacrament. Still, we thought we'd check with Sen. Collins' office to hear from her whether she took Communion or not. That was Friday.

While we are waiting for a response, here is a photo of the VIP section with Sens. Kerry and Kennedy in full view:

Use your eyes, folks: Who else do you see standing there that we have not yet recognized? Isn't that Sen. Collins in the front row in red to the far left? Recognize anyone else? Send in those names! Let's see who — if any — Catholic bishops will follow the leads of Mssrs Egan and Naumann by admonishing the politicians in their flock to stay away.

For the record, back in 2004, some 15 bishops, in various degrees, told politicians in their jurisdictions and/or Senator Kerry, who was running for president at the time, to not take Communion at their altars.

— Julia Duin, assistant national editor/religion, The Washington Times