document that many thought would target biden and other catholic lawmakers like house speaker nancy pelosi for their strong support of abortion rights. that mortal sin made them unfit to receive communion. the sacrament of the catholic church. protesters on both sides made their presence known. however, the vatican's emissary set the tone urging bishops to be healers. >> we must listen respectfully to understand where the other person is coming from. >> it worked. amendments reviewed, the debate. >> i would hope that we can work to evangelize all the politicians to have an army of catholic politicians who are truly catholic and committed to every aspect of living in the body of christ. >> the final document had less bite than earlier versions.