With both candidates for governor of the state of Rhode Island in favor of abortion "rights", Bishop Thomas Tobin of the Diocese of Providence is suggesting that voters write-in the name of Mother Teresa in protest to send a signal that voters want to see pro-life candidates on the ballot in November.

The Associated Press (AP) is reporting that Bishop Tobin is none too pleased with the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Gina Raimondo, a Catholic, who recently campaigned in favor of "reproductive rights" at a Planned Parenthood facility in Providence.

The only problem is that her opponent is no better. Republican challenger Allan Fung, the mayor of Cranston, also supports abortion rights.

"What a pathetic spectacle Catholic candidates present when, having to choose between Planned Parenthood and the Catholic Church, they choose Planned Parenthood, the largest provider of abortions in our nation," Bishop Tobin wrote in this week's issue of the Rhode Island Catholic.

"Do these candidates have no respect for the religious heritage of their parents and grandparents? Have they no appreciation for the sacraments, the solid education, the communal support, and the moments of comfort and guidance the Church has provided for their family over many generations? And I wonder – when in the future these candidates are in need of prayers and blessings, the Last Rites of the Church, and then finally funeral services – will they turn to Planned Parenthood or the Catholic Church to stand by their side?"

Bishop Tobin later suggested that voters should write in the name of Mother Teresa or even Pope Francis as a protest vote to send a signal that voters in this heavily Catholic state want politicians who can represent their values.

It remains to be seen how many voters will actually do so when they go to the polls on November 4 to vote for the next governor of Rhode Island.

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