In the Catholic News Service article “Prayers at Democratic convention seek compassion for people, planet in peril” published in the Aug. 28 edition of the Catholic News Herald, Sister Simone Campbell and Father James Martin were referred to as “prominent” Catholics.
They are very well known, but many of their comments are far from Catholic teaching.
Speaking about abortion, Sister Simone has said, “I would have to study it more intensely than I have. It is above my pay grade.”
Both Sister Simone and Father Martin support Joe Biden for president. Biden, a Catholic, has supported abortion as “essential health care.” It is very important for all Catholics to examine closely the issues at hand.
Marie Leclair is a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Charlotte.