The debate over Lauderdale has reached the State Capitol, creating policy questions for bishops condemn betty mccollum for saying catholic faith requires support for abortion residents.
"Conscience is not a license to commit evil and take innocent lives," the bishops said.
Rosa DeLauro led 30 Catholic members of Congress on June 24 in releasing a “renewed statement of principles affirming their support for a woman’s right to choose.” DeLauro, an 80-year-old Democrat from Connecticut, led a similar statement in June 2021 amid a debate among U.S.
bishops about denying the Eucharist to pro-abortion Catholic politicians.
DeLauro’s latest statement, signed by McCollum, invokes St.
Pope John Paul II, who called for defending the “right to life” with “maximum determination.” I am a Catholic—baptized, raised, and confirmed.
The fundamental tenets of my faith compel me to defend a women’s right to access abortion.
I am proudly part of the faithful large majority of US Catholics who support legal protections for abortion access.
As the measure advances, residents of Lauderdale can follow amendments and contact Athena Hollins regarding the final language.
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