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THE POLITICAL COMMUNITY

Bishops Teachings

The Philippines Church Prepares for Elections
In a pastoral statement the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines acknowledge that the 2010 elections pose 'a great and urgent challenge for active lay participation in principled partisan politics'.

A Vote for Us All
The Australian Bishops issued this leaflet in 2007 urging Catholics to consider the common good in deciding how to vote in the Federal Election due to be held later that year.

Mindful of the Common Good
The New Zealand Bishops issued this pastoral letter prior to the 2008 general election.

Catholics in Political Life

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued this Doctrinal Note in 2002 to assist the Bishops, Catholic politicians, and all lay people to fulfill their civic duties.

The Compendium, Chapter Eight

The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church devotes the whole of chapter eight to the political community.

Catholic Social Teaching

Stories And Reflections

Election 2010