It is well evidenced that Catholicism overall fosters liberalism, in comparison with evangelical faith. http://www.peacebyjesus.com/RC-Stats_vs._Evang.html But women in leadership is itself an issue. http://peacebyjesus.witnesstoday.org/WOMENPASTORS.html
One of the nice things about actually BEING a Catholic (as opposed to calling yourself one, like your in-laws) is that we are given specific instructions from our religious heirarchy. These include not voting for pro-choice candidates in political elections.
BTW, the Catholic faith rightly concludes that ANY human being who lives life according to Christ's principles may be saved, but that knowing Him is the easiest path. That includes pious Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Wiccans, and atheists. If Mother Teresa is not in your Heaven because she answered to the Pope on earth, then you and your religion have the wrong idea about Heaven.
“... we got a Teddy Kennedy socialized medical bill, socialized education bill, and people think they have standing to criticize other churches...”
Is there supposed to be some logic behind that statement? Some connection between two unrelated phrases? What on earth are you trying to say?