Catholic bishops urge US to prioritize rights in elections
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed hope for a president who "will respect human rights and the dignity of the human person, implement policies to protect the poorest, and find a solution to the issue of migrants" in an interview with the Italian channel Canale 5.
3 November 2024 19:54
The American Catholic Church hopes that a candidate who "will respect human rights and the dignity of the human person, implement policies to protect the poorest, and find a solution to the issue of migrants" will win the presidential elections.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, emphasised that the migration problem "has become troubling" in the United States.
"We have to act on this matter"
- As the American Church, we have always said that we should consider a law concerning migrants that will be fair. We have to act on this matter. So many people are being forced to move. We need to ensure the problem is resolved in their countries. We can do something - emphasised Archbishop Broglio.
He added that the economic situation in the USA also raises concern. - We always insist on the dignity of the human person and the dignity of life from conception to natural death. We have stated that this is our main concern. We are always looking for a solution that will respect life - he said, referring to the issue of abortion.
"We don't give recommendations"
Asked about which candidate the Catholic electorate should vote for, he replied: "It's very difficult. We, as the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, but also individually as bishops, have never given any voting recommendations. I believe that every American should vote according to their conscience, see what both candidates say, and make the right choice."
