Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church

U.S. bishops are encouraging changes to the rule that enforces work requirements for Medicaid recipients to ensure that people in need do not lose coverage.

The Church is “the last remaining bulkhead — moral, ethical, spiritual, and prophetic,” Bishop Joseph Gontrand Décoste said. “That is why they want to eliminate us.”

A Texas district court ruled that UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas were obligated to care for Gabriel, a baby due to be born to surrogate mother McKenna West.

The development formalizes a policy of the Trump administration. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged government action in this area.

St. Eugene Catholic Church’s $25,000 gift erased more than $6.5 million in medical debt.

Pope Leo expressed gratitude for “the longstanding contributions” of religious institutions, highlighting their work in “evangelization, education, and caring for the poor and marginalized.”

The suit argues that Illinois’ “End-of-Life Options” law requires doctors to participate in helping patients kill themselves even if they conscientiously object to doing so.

The court initially dismissed the First Amendment challenge. In light of a recent U.S. Supreme Supreme Court decision, the judge is reconsidering those claims.

Evaluations found women in Unbound programs reported higher confidence, more access to leadership opportunities, and greater financial inclusion than those on the organization’s waiting list.

Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations are viewed as an investment in Lourdes’ future.