In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue; participation in the political process is a moral obligation. All believers are called to faithful citizenship, to become informed, active, and responsible participants in the political process. ---USCCB Statement, Faithful Citizenship: Civic Responsibility for a New Millennium (2000)
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Bishop Calls on Catholics to Stop Dozing
Urges Laity to Get Involved in Politics
By Antonio Gaspari
ASSISI, Italy, SEPT. 28, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Catholics need to wake up when it comes to politics, and stop leaving "God in the pew," says a Vatican aide.
Bishop Giampaolo Crepaldi, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, said this today when he addressed a conference organized by Retinopera, a network of Italian organizations that promote the Church’s social teachings.
OPINION: Taking on Doug Kmiec, Anew
Doug Kmiec has written a book which misstates the process of how one should make a moral analysis as a faithful Catholic. He needs to be engaged with more than shouting.
'Vote Pro-Life' Radio Ad Begins Running on U.S. Radio Stations
Knights of Columbus spot features beating heart of 10-week-old unborn child.
A 30-second radio spot encouraging people to “vote pro-life” in the November elections began running on radio stations around the United States Sept. 23 It will continue to air until the Nov. 4 election.
