But it’s a political delusion to think Rick Santorum is a standard-bearer of authentic Catholic values in politics. In fact, on several issues central to Catholic social teaching – torture, war, immigration, climate change, the widening gap between rich and poor and workers’ rights – Santorum is radically out of step with his faith’s teachings as articulated by Catholic bishops and several popes over the centuries.

~ John Gehring, Catholic Outreach Coordinator for Faith In Public Life, a “progressive faith” publication, attempting to make a Catholic case against Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum (pictured with family above), January 4

[HT: Lisa Graas]

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