Organization launches campaign to mobilize Catholics against Iraq War

Published: 2007-07-13

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In light of evidence that shows Catholics consider the Iraq War a top political issue, a social justice organization began a campaign to help Catholic voters voice their opposition to the war. Catholics United, a nonpartisan organization, launched Catholics for an End to the War in Iraq July 12 to encourage Catholics to advocate for diplomacy, redevelopment and a "responsible withdrawal" of U.S. troops from Iraq, according to a release. Participants will ask political leaders to "bring together Iraq's warring factions in a multiparty conference that involves neighboring countries in the peace process" and to "provide funding and other support for reconstruction to be done by Iraqis in ways that benefit Iraqis," according to the campaign's Web site, www.catholicsforanend.org. The campaign also seeks the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq and asks the U.S. not to have a long-term presence in the country.

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