“Catholics ought never to disagree in regard to moral principles, but they can indeed legitimately disagree about the best means to instantiate those principles.”
Bishop Robert Barron: Four principles for Catholics during election season
As election nears, ‘split’ Catholic voters try to find dialogue amid rancor
Two Catholics, two political views “Faithful Citizenship” is the central message.
USCCB offers ‘Election Novena’ as way to prepare for Nov. 3, pray for nation
The U.S. bishops are encouraging people of faith to participate in a novena beginning Oct. 26 and ending Nov. 3, Election Day.
Jason Adkins: Citizens of the Heavenly City
“It pains us to see Catholics fostering division among the body of Christ by calling into question the faithfulness of others who vote differently. We are all responsible for our moral choices, including voting, and we must do so in accordance with a well-formed conscience.”
Bishop Kettler: Election 2020 through a Catholic lens
“Voting is a decision left to each individual. It should be the culmination of a longer process of education and discernment during which you properly form your conscience so you can make good decisions regarding the public policies and moral issues at stake in the election.”
Dioceses, state conferences help Catholics form conscience on election issues
Diocese across the U.S. are embracing the document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” with the hope of clarity in the upcoming election.
Preparing ourselves as faithful citizens
Catholic social tradition can help the human family heal this world that suffers from serious illnesses.
Ask Father Tom: What does it mean to have a ‘well-formed conscience’?
“Forming an authentically Catholic political conscience takes courage, honesty, prudence and the sacrifice of individual gain for the sake of the common good and the truth revealed in the person and message of Jesus.”