Archbishop Broglio Stands United with Brother Bishops in Virginia on November Ballot Initiatives

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, issued a letter to Catholic voters in Virginia urging them to vote on three state constitutional amendments scheduled for the November 3 ballot.

Broglio expressed solidarity with Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington and Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond, asking voters to reject Issue 1 and Issue 2. He stated that voters should oppose Issue 1, which seeks to create a fundamental right to abortion, and Issue 2, which seeks to redefine the meaning of marriage.

Broglio favors Issue 3, which would restore voting rights to former convicts after their release from prison. He described the matter as one of prudential judgment and noted that his position aligns with the stance taken by the Virginia bishops.