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Pope Francis tells pediatric cancer patients they are ‘witnesses of hope’
Pope Francis told a group of children receiving treatment for cancer in Poland they are “witnesses of hope” to those... Read more
Catholic health care leaders rally behind religious freedom initiatives ahead of Election Day
Leaders in Catholic health care are rallying behind critical policy initiatives to protect religious freedom in medical care. Read more
Court orders North Carolina, West Virginia to fund sex changes in state health care plans
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said in a statement that this decision “cannot stand” and he intends to appeal... Read more
Seriously ill UK teen dies fighting mental competence ruling
“I want to die trying to live,” the young woman told a psychiatrist evaluating her. “We have to try everything.” Read more
Pediatricians’ group affirms support for ‘gender-affirming’ care, calls for review of guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics said its board of directors had voted to reaffirm its 2018 policy statement in support... Read more
Archbishop laments 10,000 people have died waiting for medical care in Chile
During the first four months of this year, 9,139 patients in the public system have died in Chile while waiting... Read more
Complex Catholic hospital mergers pose ethics challenge for U.S. bishops
The U.S. bishops’ conference has asked its Committee on Doctrine to address issues such as transgender surgeries and hormone treatments. Read more
U.S. bishops: Senate vote keeping abortion in veteran health benefits is a ‘gross failure’
The bishops said it is “inhumane” to provide taxpayer-funded abortion as “a so-called solution to pregnancy.” Read more
Medical groups ask DOJ to investigate critics of hospitals’ gender surgeries on children
The groups urged the Department of Justice to “investigate” and “prosecute” anyone responsible for spreading “disinformation” about gender programs. Read more
Catholic medical school named for Padre Pio planned at Benedictine College
Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, has signed a collaboration agreement to host a proposed medical school that aims to train... Read more
Credentialing board launches to certify, oversee health sharing ministries
Health sharing ministries can now seek accreditation from an independent Healthcare Sharing Accreditation Board, an option that will benefit both... Read more
Health-sharing ministry's bankruptcy shows need for good standards, scrutiny, insiders say
A faith-based ministry that aimed to help Christians share one another’s medical costs filed for bankruptcy and dissolved last year,... Read more
Despite new law allowing hospital clergy visits, some Arizona patients can still face difficulties
A new Arizona law strengthened the ability of hospital patients to receive clergy visitors, but reports that some patients still... Read more
Catholic health care giant Ascension to mandate coronavirus vaccines for employees
The Catholic health care network Ascension will mandate coronavirus vaccination for its employees, physicians, volunteers, and vendors. It cited a... Read more
Ohio enacts health care conscience protections
Ohio state law now includes conscience protections for medical professionals, after Governor Mike DeWine signed a state budget bill into... Read more
University of California regents advance proposal to pressure hospital partners’ Catholic ethics
The regents of the University of California have advanced a proposal that could end longtime partnerships with Catholic hospitals, as... Read more
Arkansas governor signs landmark medical conscience objection law
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law on Friday legislation allowing doctors to decline to perform non-emergency medical procedures that... Read more
Doctors, hospitals, fight 'transgender mandate' in federal court
Doctors can’t be forced to perform gender-transition surgeries against their conscientious beliefs, argued attorneys for doctors and hospitals on Wednesday... Read more
Pope Francis honors sacrifice of medical workers who died in coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis on Saturday expressed his gratitude for the sacrifice of medical workers, especially those who have died in the... Read more
Venezuelan campaign focuses on lifesaving medication for the poor
A Lenten campaign launched by Caritas Venezuela is raising money to help poor and vulnerable people in the country buy... Read more
