“It cannot be a fully and deeply, properly formed conscience that is telling you to ignore something as fundamental and as sinful as racism,” Sam Sawyer, S.J., says in a conversation with Gloria Purvis.

In the vital state of Pennsylvania, Catholic voters likely comprise at least a quarter of the electorate—and thus play a pivotal role in deciding the overall outcome.

On election day, voters in 10 states will vote on ballot initiatives related to abortion. If the past two years are any indication, I fear the pro-life movement can expect yet another round of bruising electoral defeats.

Gloria Purvis and Sam Sawyer, S.J., discuss the Catholic imperative to form and obey one’s conscience, especially around two key voting issues: abortion and racism.

Some Catholic voters are struggling with their decision and may not make up their minds until it’s time to pull the lever—and that group could very well decide the election.

“If scripture is the living word of God, then it has something to say about anything,” Father John Kartje reflects on this episode of “Preach” just ahead of the United States presidential election. His advice to his congregation: live out your Christian faith every day, regardless of the election outcome.