A Call to Holiness: A 2018 Guide for Voters Introduction “A good Catholic meddles in politics.” -- Pope Francis Since our last national election, the people of the United States have seen growing political divides, widening economic disparity, and...
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A Call to Holiness: A 2018 Guide for Voters Introduction “A good Catholic meddles in politics.” -- Pope Francis Since our last national election, the people of the United States have seen growing political divides, widening economic disparity, and increasing instances of bigotry, hate, and violence often done in the name of patriotism. At the same time, we’ve seen communities across the country come together in support of the values of our faith and our nation. As Catholics, we are called to carefully consider the many critical issues facing our nation. Pope Francis reminds us, “We cannot uphold an ideal of holiness that would ignore injustice in a world where some revel, spend with abandon and live only for the latest consumer goods, even as others look on from afar, living their entire lives in abject poverty.” This election, Catholic voters have a choice to make. Catholic Social Teaching directs us to participate in public life and exercise our civic duty. Let us engage ourselves an
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