Preparing to tape an episode of Uncommon Knowledge with him next month, I just came across a 2007 interview with Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver. Asked if Catholics could ever in good conscience vote for pro-choice candidates, the Archbishop offered this reply:
I think there are legitimate reasons you could vote in favor of someone who wouldn’t be where the church is on abortion, but it would have to be a reason that you could confidently explain to Jesus and the victims of abortion when you meet them at the Judgment. That’s the only criterion.
Holy—and tough.
Take a look at his new book, Render Unto Caesar.