Faith & Church EngagementVirginia is holding a significant election with constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that have drawn opposition from Catholic bishops and over 200 pastors, who warn the ballot language is deceptive and designed to punish dissenters and boost Democrats. In Ohio, two key races are considered toss-ups, including a Senate special election and the governor's race, with data centers and immigration issues prominent, while in Texas, the Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is close, with controversies around Talarico's religious affiliations and local concerns about visas, data centers, and mosque construction influencing conservative voters.
Read →Abortion Policy, Law & PoliticsMore than 125 Virginia pastors from around the state have signed an open letter urging voters to reject two proposed constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage in the November 3 election. The pastors oppose Question 1, which would expand abortion access and eliminate parental consent, and Question 2, which would redefine marriage to include same-sex couples, citing biblical teachings and concerns about societal harm.
Read →Abortion Policy, Law & PoliticsBishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington is urging Catholics to fast on Fridays in October and vote against two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage appearing on the November 3 ballot in Virginia. He has directed priests to read a letter during Masses opposing the amendments, which would expand abortion access and redefine marriage, and has led prayer efforts while acknowledging both support and criticism from parishioners.
Read →Abortion Policy, Law & PoliticsBishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington is urging Catholics to fast on Fridays in October and vote against Virginia ballot questions that would expand abortion access and redefine marriage. He has directed priests to read a letter during Masses encouraging opposition to these amendments, emphasizing prayer, fasting, and voting as essential actions to protect unborn life and traditional marriage definitions.
Read →Abortion Policy, Law & PoliticsCatholic Bishop Michael Burbidge says he has never before asked every priest in his diocese to do what he requested this weekend: read a letter at Mass urging Catholics to oppose two Virginia constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage. Across 70 parishes serving more than 430,000 Catholics in Northern Virginia, worshippers heard Burbidge warn against […] The post Catholic Bishop Has Every Church Read Letter Opposing Abortion Up to Birth Amendment appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Read →Abortion Policy, Law & PoliticsVirginia Bishop Michael Burbidge instructed every priest in his diocese to read a letter at Mass urging Catholics to oppose two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage ahead of the November 3 election. He argued that Ballot Question 1 would expand abortion rights beyond reasonable limits and that Ballot Question 2 would remove the definition of marriage as between one man and one woman, enshrining gender ideology in the state constitution.
Read →Faith & Church EngagementVirginia’s most populous Catholic diocese is planning a coordinated effort in churches next month, urging parishioners to reject constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that will appear on the ballot this fall. Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington hosted a webinar for priests and asked them to read a message at Masses on...
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