We show deference to the civil authorities when they respect the divine origin of their power and when they serve the people with objective reference to the law of God. (Angelo Scola)

We show deference to the civil authorities when they respect the divine origin of their power and when they serve the people with objective reference to the law of God.

Angelo Scola

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