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Catholic hospital sued for denying sex reassignment surgery
A lawsuit has been filed against a Catholic hospital in California for refusing an elective hysterectomy to a female who... Read more
This baby's life support can be pulled without parental consent, UK judge rules
Charlie Gard is an 8 month old in the UK who has been fighting for his life against a rare... Read more
Proposed Texas budget would defund abortion providers
The Texas House passed a budget on Friday that strips Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers of funding through any... Read more
Catholics are bringing health care to one of the world's poorest countries
Catholics are banding together to bring life-saving health care to rural areas in one of the poorest countries in the... Read more
What the US bishops want to see in health care reform
As Congress considers a new health care law, the U.S. bishops are calling for a plan that does not fund... Read more
Virginia bishops lament veto of bill defunding Planned Parenthood
The bishops of Virginia's two dioceses on Tuesday decried Governor Terry McAuliffe's veto of a bill which would have redirected... Read more
Vatican unveils updated healthcare charter as new ethical questions arise
The Vatican has issued an updated version of their charter for healthcare workers, removing question marks from modern ethical concerns... Read more
Pope Francis: in healthcare, we are responsible to the most vulnerable
When it comes to healthcare and using our resources wisely, we have a responsibility to protect and take care of... Read more
Proceeds of Vatican art project will go to children's hospital in CAR
Inspired by Pope Francis’ trip to Central African Republic in 2015, a children’s hospital in the country will receive a... Read more
This proposed law would protect doctors who object to abortion
A bill that would protect health care providers’ freedom to opt-out of abortion mandates they find objectionable has once again... Read more
Does defunding Planned Parenthood really threaten women's health?
Congressional plans to strip Planned Parenthood of federal dollars have gained considerable media attention in recent weeks, leading to speculation... Read more
US bishops: Health care should be truly universal, affordable
Any changes to health care law under the new administration should not abandon the principal of genuinely affordable health care... Read more
'Conscience in Residency' project supports doctors in training
When it came time for medical student Ashley Stone to apply to OB/GYN residency programs, she was determined to remain... Read more
How an unusual lawsuit could affect a Catholic hospital's religious liberty
A Catholic hospital faces an anti-discrimination lawsuit for cancelling a surgery to remove a uterus from a female who identifies... Read more
Planned Parenthood conned millions from public health programs, report suggests
Audits showing Planned Parenthood’s alleged misuse of federal funds are further proof that the organization should be barred from receiving... Read more
Federal judge overturns transgender surgery mandate
A federal judge has ruled against the Obama administration’s mandate that health professionals must carry out gender reassignment surgeries, even... Read more
Mary models for the sick 'surrender to God's will'
Pope Francis on Thursday announced the theme for the 25th World Day of the Sick, “Amazement at what God has... Read more
Don't shift on assisted suicide, Catholics urge US medical group
For years, the American Medical Association has held a strong stance against measures promoting physician-assisted suicide. But that could change. Read more
The role of Catholics in rescuing health care
Serious problems loom for the future of health care in the U.S. – and Catholics must help resolve them, experts... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Christian doctors face increasing threats
Faithful Catholics need to be aware of the ever-increasing serious threats to Christians living their faith in the field of... Read more
