San Francisco archbishop bars Pelosi from communion over abortion stance

Pelosi, who has often mentioned her faith in Catholicism, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Cordileone.

Abortion would be outlawed in 26 states if Roe v Wade is overturned.

Though conservatives have celebrated the leak, liberals have loudly protested it, including by staging demonstrations on the streets.

Pelosi last year brought to the House floor a bill that would embed the abortion rights granted by Roe v Wade in federal law. The House voted to pass it, but the measure has failed to advance in the Senate, where it must be approved before becoming law.

Francis last year told Joe Biden to keep receiving communion as conservatives pushed for the Democratic US president to be denied the sacrament because of his support for abortion rights.