US bishops will discuss abortion and politics

September 11, 2008

Continuing its response to recent comments on Church teaching and abortion by Sen. Joseph Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced that it will address abortion and politics at its November meeting-- which will take place just after Election Day. Meanwhile Bishop W. Francis Malooly, installed on Monday as Bishop of Wilmington, Delaware writes that Cardinal Rigali and Bishop Lori-– speaking on behalf of the bishops’ conference – "explain the truth of the matter in a clear and concise way. As your bishop, I want you to understand our Church teaching, embrace it and promote it." Bishop Malooly reproduces the statement by Cardinal Rigali and Bishop Lori, letting them make the argument against Biden's position. Bishop Malooly then adds a concluding remark: "It is my intention to build a supportive and trusting friendship with Senator Biden and as many public officials as I can. I will do my best, with your prayers, to assist him and all public officials as well as all citizens in our Diocese and beyond to understand how crucial the sanctity of human life is to a just society in the State of Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and our entire nation."

 

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Further information:

• Bishops to take up abortion and politics at November assembly (USCCB)
• Bishop Malooly's statement on Sen. Biden's recent comments on Church teachings on abortion (Diocese of Wilmington)