Bishops Congratulate Obama
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 9:11 AM
Cardinal Francis George (CNS)
Speaking on behalf of the U.S. bishops, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago offered President-elect Barack Obama congratulations — and prayers.
Here is the text of the Nov. 4 letter Cardinal George, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent to Obama.
“Dear President-elect Obama,
I write to you, in my capacity as President of the United States Conference of Catholic... READ MORE
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Common Good,Common Sense
Monday, November 10, 2008 8:27 PM
Botticelli's Annunciation: Mary chooses Life.
Here are some pointed remarks about abortion, excepted from Cardinal Francis George of Chicago’s address today at the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting.
“In working for the common good of our society, racial justice is one pillar of our social doctrine. Economic justice, especially for the poor both here and abroad, is another,” Cardinal George said. “But the Church comes also and always and... READ MORE
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Bioethics Document Released
Friday, December 12, 2008 1:53 PM
Illustration of early-stage embryo. (CNS)
Here’s what Cardinal Francis George of Chicago said about Dignitas Personae, the new Vatican instruction on bioethics released today:
“We welcome the Instruction as theologians, medical personnel, researchers and married couples consider new scientific and medical procedures that have profound ethical implications bearing upon the procreation of children and the integrity of marriage,”... READ MORE
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