Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila released a pastoral letter this week citing Church doctrine to caution against the “broad acceptance” of recreational marijuana.
“I write to you out of pastoral concern for the salvation of souls, and I am convinced of the need to address the impact … marijuana use is having on individuals, families, and society in general,” Aquila wrote in the introduction of his 60-page letter.
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“With each passing day, we are confronted with the challenges of the broad acceptance of recreational marijuana, both politically and culturally, in Colorado and beyond,” the archdiocese’s Office of Marketing and Communications stated in a press release.
See the article by CV News Feed, November 10, 2023