His Message to Hispanic Voters - 10/22/26

CatholicVote, through its Spanish-language initiative, Voto Catoico, has partnered with renowned Mexican actor and film producer Eduardo Verastucci to reach Hispanic voters in Colorado and Virginia ahead of the important midterm elections, encouraging them to support the positions taken by their Catholic bishops on five consequential ballot measures. Under the partnership, Verastucci is urging voters in Virginia to reject. Ballot Measures 1 and 2, which address abortion and marriage, and encouraging Catholic voters in Colorado to approve Propositions 133, 134, and 135, which seek to strengthen protections against child sex trafficking, preserve girls' sports, and restrict sex change procedures on minors.

The Mexican-born entertainer rose to extraordinary popularity as a singer, model, and telenovela star before pursuing an international acting career. took a dramatic turn following a profound return to his Catholic faith, which led him to reconsider his priorities and his professional career. We're thankful that he stayed faithful. Today is also the feast of St. Pope John Paul II, who suffered first under Nazi occupation, then under Soviet domination, but would become a tireless defender of the Catholic Church, becoming the first non-Italian pope elected in 400 years.

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