British politician criticizes priest for refusing communion over assisted dying vote

The British Parliament building in London. / Credit: Marinesea/Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, Jun 29, 2025 / 19:05 pm (CNA). A British politician has publicly criticized his parish priest for refusing to give him Holy Communion after he voted in favor of the UK’s assisted dying bill. Liberal Democrat MP Chris Coghlan took to Social Media on Sunday and reportedly complained to Bishop Richard Moth of Arundel and Brighton, describing his treatment as “outrageous.” Father Ian Vane, parish priest at St. Joseph’s…