MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews said that the ritualistic, Democratic-led impeachment proceedings in Congress had a “sacramental quality,” which he connected to the Roman Catholic faith he shares with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Matthews, 74, who was chief of staff to legendary Democratic Speaker Tip O’Neill, was discussing with fellow anchor Chuck Todd the ceremony around Pelosi transmitting articles of impeachment to the Senate on Wednesday after weeks of delay.

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