Democrat slammed for claiming Catholics are compelled by their faith to support abortion

Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro claimed that her Catholic faith compels her to support abortion rights. She tweeted, "I am a Catholic—baptized, raised, and confirmed. The fundamental tenets of my faith compel me to defend a women’s right to access abortion." This assertion received significant backlash, as critics pointed out that it contradicts the Catholic Church's teachings, which condemn abortion.

Pope John Paul II's strong opposition to abortion was highlighted, emphasizing that those who support it are at odds with the church. Critics argued that DeLauro and other Democratic Catholics misinterpret their faith, as many Catholics oppose abortion according to church doctrine.