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In the series finale, Sebastian speaks with Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego, a leading voice on Catholic Social Teaching in the American hierarchy. How should Catholics prioritize the issues? And what does it really mean to form your conscience?
Bishop McElroy is the author of two books: The Search for an American Public Theology and Morality and American Foreign Policy.
US Bishops teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"
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The Catholic Bishops teach that abortion is a preeminent voting issue for Catholics, because it directly attacks life itself. Do Catholics agree? And should it take precedence over other life and death issues? 
Aimee Murphy is the Executive Director of Rehumanize International. Visit her white paper and presentation here. 
Learn more about Tricia Bruce’ study: “What Americans Really Think About Abortion”
US Bishops teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"
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A perennial social crisis affecting many other issues. Pope Francis has called for a poor church for the poor. What does poverty in America look like in 2020? And will the political parties finally tackle the issue plaguing tens of millions of Americans? 
Guest Links:
Jennifer Wells is the Senior Regional Organizer with Community Change org
US Bishops teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"
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A highly politicized issue that is central to the teaching of Pope Francis. The science and the moral framework are clear. Will American Catholics respond at the voting booth? 
Guest links:
Martha Shulski serves as the state climatologist for Nebraska.
Dan Misleh is the founding Executive Director of Catholic Climate Covenant.
Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment:  ‘Laudato Si’
US Bishops teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"
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A tenet of the constitution and central teaching of the Catholic Church. Is it under threat in 2020? 
Guest Links:
George Weigel is the Distinguished Senior Fellow and William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
Read more on Melissa Buck’s case at Beckett. 
US Bishops teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"
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2020 was a year of reckoning for racial injustice in America. Catholics of color are calling for the church to look in the mirror. Will the church respond and take a prophetic stand?  
Guest Links:
Andrew Lyke’s Marriage Ministry to Black Catholics: Arusi Network 
Dr. Tia Noelle Pratt
US Bishops teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"
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