John Carr, the former Director of the Department for Social Concerns of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops has endorsed Joe Biden for President. Mr. Carr has never before made a public presidential endorsement. Carr said there are “morally grave” reasons Catholics should vote for Joe Biden for president rather than Donald Trump.
Writing in the Jesuit journal America, John Carr said, “I believe Mr. Trump’s character, lack of integrity and record on racism and Covid-19, among other matters, constitute ‘morally grave reasons’ to oppose his reelection and that Mr. Biden has the ‘character and integrity’ to lead our nation and is ‘more likely to pursue other authentic human goods,’ ” he wrote. “I will vote for Mr. Biden for what he can do to help us recover and heal, lift up those left behind, ensure healthcare for all and treat immigrants and refugees with respect.”
Carr is a strong opponent of abortion, has described Catholics as politically homeless because neither the Democratic Party nor the Republican Party completely reflects Catholic social teaching. Republicans were better on abortion, he said, while Democrats were better on social justice.
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