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Archbishop Coakley urges Catholics to vote

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Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, urged Catholics to participate in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3. In a statement released October 14, the Archbishop of Oklahoma City described voting as both a right and a responsibility for citizens in a representative democracy.

Coakley encouraged the faithful to prioritize their faith over politics, noting that the Church's role in public life is to uphold the dignity of every person rather than following a partisan program. He cautioned against the tendency to avoid the election process due to political division, stating that discouragement is not a Christian virtue.

The Archbishop also advised Catholics to judge candidates and elected officials by their actions and their ability to promote the common good rather than by their promises. He warned against the belief that criticizing one's own political party strengthens opponents, noting that a well-formed conscience does not operate on those terms.

The midterm elections will determine the balance of power in Congress, as well as various state legislatures and governorships. Coakley noted that citizens should be able to register and vote without facing unnecessary delays or complications.

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Earlier version, Thursday 15 October

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley urges Catholics to put faith before politics

Earlier version, Thursday 15 October

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 14, 1:30 AM USCCB News For Citizens in a Representative Democracy, Voting Is Both a Right and a Responsibility, Says Archbishop Coakley
  2. Oct 14, 12:43 PM CatholicPhilly For Citizens in a Representative Democracy, Voting Is Both a Right and a Responsibility, Says Archbishop Coakley
  3. Oct 14, 2:00 PM Catholic New York For Citizens in a Representative Democracy, Voting Is Both a Right and a Responsibility, USCCB President Says
  4. Oct 15, 1:10 AM Catholic World News Put faith before politics, USCCB president says in election message (USCCB)
  5. Oct 15, 8:04 AM The Catholic Telegraph US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections
  6. Oct 15, 6:53 AM Diocese of Richmond For Citizens in a Representative Democracy, Voting Is Both a Right and a Responsibility, Says Archbishop Coakley
  7. Oct 15, 8:08 AM OSV News US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections
  8. Oct 15, 8:05 AM The Catholic Sun US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections
  9. Oct 15, 10:11 AM Angelus News US Catholic bishops urge the faithful to vote, but put 'faith over politics'
  10. Oct 15, 9:46 AM Catholic Review US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections
  11. Oct 15, 9:36 AM The Central Minnesota Catholic US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections
  12. Oct 15, 1:57 AM Vatican News Deutsch Midterm-Wahlen in den USA: Bischöfe mahnen zu Wahlbeteiligung
  13. Oct 15, 8:08 AM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections
  14. Oct 15, 11:01 AM Vida Nueva Español El presidente de los obispos de Estados Unidos emite un mensaje previo a las elecciones del 3 de noviembre
  15. Oct 15, 4:01 PM Catholic News Agency U.S. midterm elections spark multiple Catholic voting exhortations
  16. Oct 15, 4:01 PM Catholic World Report U.S. midterm elections spark multiple Catholic voting exhortations
  17. Oct 16, 2:55 AM Aleteia Bishops’ message to Catholics: Get out and vote

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