The Catholic bishops support gun control. Why don't we hear more about it?

[shrike3]

https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/catholic-bishops-support-gun-control-why-dont-we-hear-more-about-it

In response to recent mass shootings, Pope Francis and the U.S. Catholic bishops have called for gun control measures that would save lives. This undoubtedly surprises some people who think that abortion is the only public policy concern of the church's hierarchy. Sadly, the media and the bishops themselves give too little attention to the larger "life" agenda.

While praying for the children killed and their families in Uvalde, the pope did not hesitate to say, "It is time to say enough to the indiscriminate trafficking of arms."

Francis has frequently denounced gun trafficking, including in his 2015 address to a joint session of Congress. "Why are deadly weapons being sold to those who plan to inflict untold suffering on individuals and society?" he asked U.S. lawmakers. "Sadly, the answer, as we all know, is simply for money: money that is drenched in blood, often innocent blood."

I think the answer is pretty obvious why we don't hear about it. The bishops would rather talk about abortion.

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[Raven123]

1. I agree with you

They don’t talk about it, don’t deny Communion over it, just put out a statement and return to the abortion issue. US Conference of Catholic Bishops as whole chose one issue as preeminent. This is the outcome.

[sarisataka]

2. My $.02

- abortion is the higher profile issue for the Church, so the bishops do push it more

- it is not unexpected that the Church would side with gun control so the media doesn't often mention it

- those who are opposed to the Church/Catholics don't want to give credit for anything good but instead deflect to the problems the Church has

[shrike3]

3. Thanks for another POV.

You make some good points. Food for thought.