A majority of Catholics usually vote for the winner in presidential elections. ...For this election especially, Catholics in the pews and in the hierarchy need to stick to facts and adhere to the values presented in “Faithful Citizenship.” The bishops should not retreat from their affirmation that the 2020 election results were legitimate and fair. They have no need to avoid issues like global warming, which have been raised by Pope Francis. How to respond to these issues is open to debate, but the moral obligation to support human rights, seek the common good and protect the planet is absolute. The 2024 election will be crucial to the future of our country and the world. As citizens, Catholics must be part of the solution and not the problem.
Read Full Article »