Bishop Gainer discusses pro-abortion politicians

Bishop Gainer said...that he intends to approach any practicing Catholic politicians who are openly pro-choice [pro-abortion] to talk about their situations, but that he would wait until after the November election to do so.

Although the issue has generated criticism, Gainer said the debate can have some positive outcomes: It gives the church a chance to reiterate its stance on abortion, a chance to engage in "serious interaction" with Catholic politicians, and a chance to come to a deeper understanding of the sacrament.

"This should cause us to reflect a little more," Gainer said. "We might have been a little bit asleep."

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