To: Vince Ferrer
Catholic priests cannot run for public office, they are prevented from doing so by the Church.
Yes, they used to run in the 60's and 70's, and most were huge libs. Massachusetts sent a very liberal Priest to Congress. Pope John Paul II made him resign when he announced this doctrine.
To: Buckeye McFrog
This doctrine is not dogma = it can be reversed by any pope.
28 posted on
10/02/2012 12:17:21 PM PDT by
bunkerhill7
(yup-Who knew??)
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