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Voting: It is one of our most important responsibilities as citizens. Indeed, the church teaches that there are three primary responsibilities of all citizens: to pay taxes, to defend their country and to vote.

In a document signed by the pope Jan. 30 and published by the Vatican March 7, Pope Francis said the update particularly seeks “to clearly and distinctly define the areas of respective competence and responsibility of the organs of the institute most involved in its management — strategic and operational — while still maintaining the spirit of close and loyal cooperation.”

According to the poll, 24% said they will only vote for a candidate who shares their views on abortion, compared to 53% who say a candidate’s position on abortion is just one of many important factors, and 19% who do not see abortion as a major issue when voting.

“This year, Minnesota’s bishops have offered a statement about how to prioritize the principles of Catholic social teaching in light of the signs of the times, particularly during an election-year debate in which abortion dominates the headlines.”

The president and vice president are elected to three-year terms, which begin at the conclusion of this year’s general assembly.

“The longer the culture is running cold or hot on an issue, it can begin to feel normal even if it demotes life, dignity and the common good. Therefore, we need the Church and all her members to be thermostats.”

Men and women from different religious groups march toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington Aug. 2, 2021, during a protest for voting rights and economic justice organized by the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival.

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