[NYer]

Last year, for example the Vatican issued a "doctrinal note" warning Catholic lawmakers that they have a "grave and clear obligation to oppose any law that attacks human life. For them, as for every Catholic, it is impossible to promote such laws or to vote for them."

Faith in Jesus Christ, who is «the way, the truth, and the life»(Jn 14:6), calls Christians to exert a greater effort in building a culture which, inspired by the Gospel, will reclaim the values and contents of the Catholic Tradition. 
The Participation of Catholics in Political Life

In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue; participation in the political process is a moral obligation.

Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility

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[Northern Yankee]

Glad you saw this.

I can't imagine the arrogance here.

Kerry's basically telling all practicing Catholics that church doctrine only applies to them, and not the supreme, arrogant politicians.

I think every Catholic publication in the United States ought to print his comments, and then see how good, practicing Catholics respond come election time.