Tim Ryan : In this context , Republicanism and Catholicism find synergy -- and Ryan is its embodiment . The two candidates reflect divide between liberal and conservative Catholicism . He says Biden is a post - Vatican II Catholic aimed at social justice and accessible education . He says Ryan hews to traditional Catholicism ; he is anti - abortion , anti - gay marriage . Stanley : Ryan will have to show social compassion with fiscal responsibility .
Tim Ryan : The two candidates reflect divide between liberal and conservative Catholicism . He says Biden is a post - Vatican II Catholic aimed at social justice and accessible education . He says Ryan hews to traditional Catholicism ; he is anti - abortion , anti - gay marriage . Stanley : Ryan will have to show social compassion with fiscal responsibility .