Ahead of general elections, Church releases list of endorsed candidates in Dominican Republic

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – As candidates make their final efforts for support for the May 19 general elections in the Dominican Republic, the Church suddenly appeared as an influence for voters.

Earlier this week, the Bishops’ Conference’s Pastoral Ministry for Life released a list of candidates it’s endorsing for Congress.

Father Manuel Ruiz, a long-time pro-life activist in the Caribbean nation, is the mastermind behind the initiative, which has been criticized by the press.