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Ohio hospital system offers clarification on ‘medically necessary abortions’ report
A spokesperson for a major Catholic hospital system based in Ohio clarified to CNA this week that the system does... Read more
Biden administration launches reporting tool for health law at center of abortion dispute
At the center of the dispute is the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). Read more
Cyberattack on largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S. disrupts care
Ascension Health, the largest chain of Catholic hospitals in the U.S. is investigating a cyberattack that has affected “access to... Read more
Catholic hospital under fire for naming euthanasia provider as palliative care director
Dr. Danielle Kain is a palliative care specialist who is both a staunch proponent and practitioner of euthanasia. Read more
Franciscans return to Walter Reed after contract controversy resolved
The friars’ longtime ministry was interrupted when their contract for pastoral services expired on March 31, just before Holy Week. Read more
U.S. bishops: Catholic health care providers shouldn’t perform ‘gender transition’ procedures
The procedures “do not respect the fundamental order of the human person as an intrinsic unity of body and soul,... Read more
Vatican steps in to help failing Catholic hospital in Rome
The historic Fatebenefratelli Hospital is located on Rome’s Tiber Island. Read more
Pope Francis creates new Vatican foundation for Catholic hospitals facing financial difficulties
The foundation for Catholic healthcare will support institutions worldwide. 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
Conjoined twins can have 'normal lives' after Vatican hospital performs separation surgery
Twins who were conjoined at the head are likely to return home within months from the Vatican’s pediatric hospital where... Read more
NY Catholic hospital to become specialist COVID-19 center
A Catholic hospital in western New York will become the state’s first hospital entirely dedicated to treating COVID-19 patients, it... Read more
Merciful care should affirm the dignity of the sick, pope tells Catholic hospital in Thailand
The dignity of the human person can be recognized and affirmed through loving medical care to the sick and injured,... Read more
Catholic hospital in Nova Scotia required to offer assisted suicide, euthanasia
A Catholic hospital in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia will now be required to offer assisted suicide and euthanasia... Read more
Catholic hospital group sued for refusing transgender hysterectomy
A group of five Catholic hospitals in California is being sued by a woman who identifies as a transgender man... Read more
There's room for newborn babies at Bethlehem's Catholic hospital
A half mile away from the Nativity Church, the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem also strives to be a special... Read more
Irish prime minister: Catholic hospitals will be required to perform abortions
Publicly-funded hospitals in Ireland will be required to perform abortions, even if they are Catholic and morally opposed to the... Read more
Condom giveaways, needle exchanges—Are Catholic hospitals called to more?
A clean needle exchange program that distributes condoms is hosted in the parking lot of an Ohio Catholic hospital, and... Read more
In Ontario, legal assisted suicide could kill conscientious objection
Conscience protections for Catholic hospitals and other organizations could soon come under fire in the Canadian province of Ontario, with... Read more
Pope orders Belgian religious group to stop offering euthanasia to patients
Pope Francis is cracking down on a Belgian Brothers of Charity-run organization, giving the group until the end of August... Read more
In historic move, Irish nuns to give up three Dublin hospitals
Ireland's Sisters of Charity will end their management of three Dublin hospitals, the sisters have announced, saying they will hand... Read more
