1. Denying someone the eucharist is rare. When John Kerry ran for president in 2004, some bishops wanted to deny him communion, but never did.
run for 競選
The President has let it be known that he does not intend to run for election again.
總統已經公開表示他不打算再次參加競選
2. The Vatican issued a letter telling the American bishops to back off.
back off 后退
The press have agreed to back off and leave the couple alone.
新聞界同意退讓,不再攪擾這對夫婦