"Not a matter of partisan politics"

"To suggest that the Church should not clearly voice its teaching and apply it in a pluralistic society is to attack freedom of speech and freedom of religion. The Catholic Church always will and must speak out against the destruction of innocent unborn children. The right to do so is guaranteed by the (United States) Constitution that all legislators are elected to uphold. Speaking and acting against abortion is not a matter of partisan politics. It is a matter of life and death.

"The bishops (of the United States) urge all Catholics, especially those who hold positions of public responsibility, to educate themselves about the teaching of the Church, and to seek pastoral advice so that they can make informed decisions with consistency and integrity."

from a May 18 statement by
Sister Mary Ann Walsh, RSM
Director of Media Relations
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

(hat tip: Domenico Bettinelli)