Flash: USCCB to "discuss the practical and pastoral implications of political support for abortion"

That's the good news.

The bad news is that the discussion has been scheduled for November 10th-13th, one week after election day.

The announcement text, via Whispers (underlining mine):

"In light of recent comments by Catholic politicians misrepresenting Catholic teaching, the Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops affirms the statements that have been issued by Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, and Bishop William E. Lori, chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Doctrine. We confirm the Catholic Church's constant teaching about the sanctity of all human life from the moment of conception and the intrinsic evil of abortion. As the teachers of the faith, we also point out the connectedness between the evil of abortion and political support for abortion. We plan to discuss the practical and pastoral implications of these serious matters at the U.S. bishops' November 10-13, 2008 general meeting in Baltimore."

"Political support for abortion is evil."

That gives us something to think about as we go into the voting booths on November 4th.