Ahead of the November midterm elections, Bishop Michael Sis of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo spoke about the relationship between faith and voting. He said religious freedom includes living out one's faith in daily life, not only in worship. "Living in a country where there is freedom of religion includes freedom of worship according to our own conscience, but it also includes allowing our faith to impact our life in the world," Sis said.
The discussion comes amid attention on Pope Leo XIV and questions about the role of religious leaders in American elections. Sis said faith should help form a person's conscience. "So no matter what somebody's religion is in the United States, they should allow their religion to form their conscience," he said. He added that people should use that conscience to decide what is best for their country, city and state.
Sis said faith should not be limited to Sunday services or to the walls of a church. "My faith is not just something that I exercise at home or within the walls of my church building," he said. He also encouraged people to consider how their decisions affect others and to act in ways that promote the common good.