A news brief in the July 11 issue described slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman as a “loyal Catholic parishioner.” But I would have to ask: loyal to whom? Definitely not the unborn, as Hortman was instrumental in codifying the right to abortion in the state — an affront to the Catholic faith. Her archbishop called Rep. Hortman an honorable public servant and a loyal Catholic. But I will pray for her soul.
— Cindy Hagon, Santa Barbara
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Angelus Staff Jul 14
A news brief in the July 11 issue described slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman as a “loyal Catholic parishioner.” But...