The brief document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith comes as Pope Francis and Cardinal Fernández have released confusing statements on sexuality and gender.
In approving Ohio Issue 1, which every legislator has a ‘grave and clear obligation to oppose,’ one commits an objectively grave moral offense, which if done with sufficient knowledge and freedom, equates to a mortal sin.
The cardinal addressed concerns in his new book about Catholic politicians receiving the Eucharist despite promoting legislation contrary to Church teaching.
A true commitment to helping individuals does not mean changing the Catholic Church to be 'inclusive' of those who refuse to control their base and disordered desires.