“Responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.” —The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship”
New from Grassroots Films is a powerful short film, The Catholic Vote . “Vote your conscience” is the ultimate message—but inseparable from that is the imperative to form your conscience, and to form it wisely.
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