Faithful Citizenship
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U.S. bishops approve voting guide that calls abortion ‘preeminent priority’
“The threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks our most vulnerable and voiceless brothers and sisters,”... Read more
Explainer: ‘Faithful Citizenship,’ the U.S. bishops’ guidance on voting
In the past, bishops have debated whether the voting guide should continue to call abortion a “preeminent” issue; the question... Read more
U.S. bishops decide to put off rewriting voting guide until after 2024 election
“Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” is meant to advise Catholic voters on how to apply Church teaching to the decisions... Read more
Abortion 'most directly attacks life', Grand Island bishop teaches
Though there are many affronts to life, from conception to death, the violence of abortion is the most direct attack... Read more
Bishops in US emphasize importance of life, Church teaching in voting guidances
As election day looms, Catholic bishops throughout the country are issuing pastoral guidance on how Catholics should think about their... Read more
Analysis: The USCCB 'abortion debate,' and what came after
On Tuesday, 69 U.S. bishops voted against the inclusion of a paragraph in a letter they plan to soon publish.... Read more
Analysis: US bishops at odds over abortion and 'the Francis test'
During the second day of the USCCB Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, divisions among the bishops bubbled briefly to the... Read more
In Florida, bishops' 'Faithful Citizenship' debate heats up
What some expected would be a brisk vote to provide supplementary videos and a statement on political life turned out... Read more
Why character counts in the voting booth
Sexual misconduct allegations against Republican candidate Roy Moore have brought Alabama’s special election to fill a U.S. Senate seat into... Read more
Bishops embrace Pope Francis, Benedict in voting document
The updated voting guide issued by the U.S. bishops will maintain Church teaching as explained by both Pope Francis and... Read more
