By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI
“…responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.”
(Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium [The Joy of the Gospel], no 220, quoting United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, November 2007, no 13).
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In just over two weeks, we will go to the polls to cast our votes for the candidate/party of our choice. It’s important for Catholics and the wider community to understand the importance of the call for us to participate in society.
