Detroit Archdiocese responds to viral Governor Whitmer video

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Archdiocese of Detroit has released a statement responding to a recent viral video posted by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

In the video, postedby Tik Tok content creator Liz Plank, Whitmer is shown feeding a Dorito to Plank, similar to how one would receive communion during Catholic Mass.

Here is the statement from the Archdiocese, in it’s entirety:

Archbishop Vigneron:

“The Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) serves as the official voice of the Catholic Church in Michigan on matters of public policy, facilitating the Church’s civil engagement with elected leaders and supporting the work of the bishops in the seven dioceses of Michigan. I am grateful that in that role, they have providedthis clear and uncompromising response to the recent video featuring our governor.

“It is our responsibility as faithful citizens to participate in the political order in light of the teachings of Christ and the Church, engaging with each other and with our elected officials in a way …