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Bishop Makes Special Request of Catholics Before Election Day

With early voting already underway in Virginia, Bishop Michael Burbidge is launching a new effort to rally Catholic opposition to two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Burbidge, who leads the Diocese of Arlington, announced on the latest episode of his “Walk Humbly” podcast that he is asking Catholics throughout October to fast on Fridays as part of a monthlong effort focused on defeating what he has described as dangerous ballot initiatives.

“I will be encouraging all to pray and fast each Friday during the month of October … asking God to move our hearts and to inspire all Catholics to vote no on Questions 1 and 2 for the common good of all in our commonwealth,” Burbidge said. “Prayer, fasting, sacrifice—all these are important. We have the truth and we have the power of prayer.”

>>> A RARE MOVE BY A VIRGINIA BISHOP AHEAD OF ELECTION DAY

The appeal comes as Virginians have already begun to vote on three constitutional amendments, including ballot questions that would expand abortion access and redefine marriage in the state constitution.

October is recognized by the Catholic Church as Respect Life Month, an annual observance dedicated to protecting unborn life and supporting those affected by abortion. Fridays also hold special significance in Catholic tradition as days of prayer and penance commemorating Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.

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Burbidge has emerged as one of the leading opponents of the ballot questions through the Diocese of Arlington’s “Catholics Vote No”........

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