Abp. Burke to issue Pastoral letter on Church teachings on voting

Archbishop Raymond L. Burke receives the pallium from Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The pallium, a circular band of white wool, symbolizes the archbishop’s authority and unity with the Pope.

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Archbishop Raymond L. Burke will issue a pastoral letter addressing more fully questions raised by his reported statements last week that Catholics commit a mortal sin by knowingly voting for a candidate who advocates abortion.

"It is a serious sin," Archbishop Burke told the Review, adding that a person who voted that way could receive Communion only after a "true repentance" and obtaining absolution through the Sacrament of Confession. "It’s not right to support candidates who are for abortion," he added.

St Louis Review Article.