The coronavirus pandemic is creating fear over limited resources for treating patients, especially the most seriously ill, but “this is not a time to sideline our ethical and moral principles,” said the chairmen of three committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Bishops: Long-held ethical, moral principles must guide COVID-19 response
Social justice lobby’s roundtable tour reveals rural needs
The report “Raising Rural Voices: Listening to the Hopes and Hardships of Rural Communities” identifies a series of difficult economic, communication and social challenges facing rural communities.
Polls show big support for conscience protections for health care workers
An overwhelming majority of Americans — 83% — said they support conscience protection rights for health care professionals because they should not be forced to perform procedures against their moral beliefs.
Appeals court to uphold ACA; health care a basic human right, says CHA
As a U.S. federal appeals court considers the constitutionality of the ACA, the Catholic Health Association declared its support for the law and said access to health care is a basic human right.
Pope: World in need of ‘ecological conversion’ to advance sustainability
The group was meeting at the Vatican March 7-9 to discuss the contributions religions can make to achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals in a way that responds to the needs of the poor and respects the environment.
Social justice Catholic group’s letter objects to Kavanaugh nomination
A Sept. 4 letter signed by more than 1,500 Catholic nuns, priests and other church leaders from around the country addressed to U.S. senators voiced concerns about Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, a fellow Catholic, as he faced confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill in early September that may result in a seat for him on the Supreme Court of the United States.
Everyone must have affordable health care, Vatican official says
Everyone should have access to essential health services and no one should have to fall into poverty to obtain needed care, a Vatican representative said.
Uncertainty in Congress envelopes children’s health care program
A health program that serves children from low-income families that has enjoyed bipartisan support for 20 years faces an uncertain future unless Congress adopts legislation reauthorizing it before funding runs out in the coming months.