Additionally, priests can “promote the human rights to religious freedom and freedom of conscience.”
According to the CEM guide, Mexican legislation accepts that the clergy present “the doctrine and body of religious beliefs on topics such as life, family, marriage, human rights, public ethics and in general Christian social doctrine.” .
Regarding direct contact with those running for an elected position, the guidelines indicate that priests can “attend to candidates for elected positions in a personal and private forum,” as well as “provide spiritual care to candidates for a position.” popularly elected position.”
Dioceses can also “make statements through traditional and electronic media to encourage citizen participation in voting in a manner.”