Washington D.C., Mar 15, 2012 / 10:55 am
For Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C., the Church’s ongoing battle for religious freedom in America highlights the need for Catholics to bring their faith into the public square.
In his latest book, the cardinal challenges lay Catholics to participate in the New Evangelization through their daily activities, a task that he describes as particularly important in a democratic society like the U.S.
Cardinal Wuerl told CNA that the Obama administration’s contraception mandate illustrates an “erosion of religious liberty” that is “one of the most worrisome” challenges ever faced by our nation.
“Never before in the history of our country have we been told you can’t participate in the good works of the common good unless you violate your conscience,” he said.