A fundamental tenet of Catholic teaching is that each human life is sacred and that society should protect human life at every stage of its existence. We believe that all government actions should be judged by how it addresses the dignity of life and family. Therefore, we support legislative and policy efforts that support and enhance life. Our special concern for those who are vulnerable - children in the womb, young, old, disabled, poor, hungry, homeless, immigrant or those who are ill - is rooted in Scared Scripture which calls us to speak on behalf of the vulnerable and to alleviate their pain, suffering, and anxiety by direct action.