Father Z has this quote from Father George Rutler:
Blessed John Paul II once submitted to an interview with the respected journalist Vittorio Messori, who asked him if he was perhaps “obsessive” in his preaching against abortion. The Holy Father replied:
The Catholic Faith of course is far more than merely opposition to abortion. However, a Catholic Faith that viewed the legalized child murder that goes by the name of abortion as anything more than with horror and a firm determination to stop it, would be a dead Catholic Faith. As Pope Francis said the day after his interview in which he spoke about obsessions:
This beautiful quote from Pope Francis reveals his true “position” on the issue of abortion. It also reveals his continuity with the Magisterium of his immediate predecessors. Whatever his original statement on “obsession” meant, there can be no doubt of his pro-life belief nor any doubt that he sees it as part of the Gospel proclamation.
Thank you Donald for forwarding this statement to the list
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Perception is a reality. What one means isn’t sufficient. The Pro-Life Movement has a difficult time as it is, even within the Church. We shouldn’t have to overcome “I didn’t really mean that” comments. Sounds like a particular politician t me.