Quote by Pope Benedict XVI

Not all moral issues have the same moral weight as abortion and euthanasia. There may be legitimate diversity of opinion even among Catholics about waging war and applying the death penalty, but not... with regard to abortion and euthanasia.

Not all moral issues have the same moral weight as abortion

Summary

This quote suggests that while there can be differing opinions among Catholics on certain moral issues like war and the death penalty, abortion and euthanasia hold a unique significance. It implies that these two subjects carry greater moral weight and that, according to Catholic doctrine, there is no room for disagreement within the faith on the wrongness of abortion and euthanasia. In other words, Catholics are expected to be united in their opposition to these practices, while allowing for varying viewpoints on other moral matters.

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By Pope Benedict XVI

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