Los Angeles Abp. José Gómez's Leadership?

LOS ANGELES, October 29, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The fact that California Governor Jerry Brown is arguably the most pro-abortion legislator in the country did not stop Catholic officials in Los Angeles from praising him in a glowing front page story in the archdiocesan publication.

Archbishop José Gómez personally appeared at the podium before Governor Brown signed a bill (A.B. 60) granting illegal immigrants the right to hold drivers licenses.

A photograph of the October 3 signing ceremony at Los Angeles City Hall, featuring Governor Brown, graced the issue of The Tidings, the archdiocese's official weekly.

In 2004, the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) adopted a resolution saying that Catholic institutions should not honor pro-abortion politicians, accepting it on a near-unanimous vote. The document,“Catholics in Political Life,” states,“The Catholic community and Catholic institutions should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles. They should not be given awards, honors or platforms which would suggest support for their actions.” (Emphasis in original.)

Governor Jerry Brown Brown highlighted Abp. Gomez's presence and support, putting his name first in a list of attendees included in his official press release.

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