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Tim Kaine’s Catholic morality at odds with some public actions

Tim Kaine’s Catholic morality at odds with some public actions

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Hillary Clinton's vice presidential running mate, frequently references his Roman Catholic faith as a driving force in his career. A closer look, however, reveals a politician who has at times chosen the Democratic Party line over the teachings of the Church, particularly on issues of abortion and same-sex marriage. The Boston Globe reported that the Harvard Law graduate and former civil rights attorney his passion for social justice developed during his year spen

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Hillary Clinton's vice presidential running mate, frequently references his Roman Catholic faith as a driving force in his career. A closer look, however, reveals a politician who has at times chosen the Democratic Party line over the teachings of the Church, particularly on issues of abortion and same-sex marriage. The Boston Globe reported that the Harvard Law graduate and former civil rights attorney his passion for social justice developed during his year spen…