By Thaddeus M. Baklinski
WASHINGTON, September 11, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement yesterday which says that the US Bishops will discuss the practical and pastoral implications of political support for abortion at their plenary assembly in Baltimore, November 10-13.
The statement, while not naming names, makes reference to the recent high-profile statements by pro-abortion Catholic politicians Sen. Joseph Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the abortion issue.
“In light of recent comments by Catholic politicians misrepresenting Catholic teaching, the Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops affirms the statements that have been issued by Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, and Bishop William E. Lori, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine,” says the statement.
“We confirm the Catholic Church’s constant teaching about the sanctity of all human life from the moment of conception and the intrinsic evil of abortion. As the teachers of the faith, we also point out the connectedness between the evil of abortion and political support for abortion.
“We plan to discuss the practical and pastoral implications of these serious matters at the U.S. bishops’ November 10-13, 2008 general meeting in Baltimore.”
The statements by Cardinal Rigali and Bishop Lori referenced above are available at: www.usccb.org/prolife/whatsnew.shtml