More on Chaput-Ritter

Denver Post...

"The archbishop and the governor agree on certain aspects of this issue," (Ritter spokesman Evan) Dreyer said. "The governor believes strongly it is good public policy to attempt to reduce unintended pregnancies, and that is his goal."

Calling out Ritter is in keeping with Chaput's belief that Catholic politicians must adhere to church teachings in their public life in order to remain true to the faith. The Denver prelate has gained a national reputation for his willingness to speak out.

Rocky Mountain News...

(Archbishop Chaput's) remarks suggested that a potential showdown looms between an archbishop known nationally for challenging Catholics to bring their faith into public life, and a new Catholic governor who has stated he wouldn't work to change abortion rights and who favored a referendum to create same-sex unions, both issues contrary to Catholic teaching.